Robert Snodgrass breaks his silence on 'difficult' West Brom exit

Robert Snodgrass has thanked West Brom as he bids farewell to the club after just 12 months spent at The Hawthorns, and he hopes to see his now ex-teammates secure promotion back to the Premier League by the end of this season.

Snodgrass endured a ‘difficult’ time by his own admission in recent months.

It’s understood that a disagreement with boss Valerien Ismael led to the experienced midfielder - who had played 90 minutes for four consecutive games across the end of October and start of November - being frozen out. He wasn’t seen again after the November international break.

There were calls from many quarters of the fanbase for Snodgrass to be reintegrated, but that never appeared likely and, just before the end of transfer deadline day - to ensure he could sign for another club before the end of the season - Albion announced Snodgrass had left the club by mutual consent.

Snodgrass gracefully thanked the players, supporters and staff of the club, though there was no mention of boss Ismael. He added he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving the club prematurely - Snodgrass had a contract until the end of the season - but he wishes the club well going forward.

“I want to thank @wba for giving me the opportunity,” Snodgrass said via his Instagram account.

“From the very 1st day I arrived I was made to feel welcome, the support from the fans was superb, the players are top lads, the medical team & sports science, canteen staff, kit-men & kit ladies, receptionist and security, I wish you all nothing but best wishes.

“I am gutted to be leaving, but this was a very difficult few months for me. I want to wish the club all the best for the future, and hope to see the boys get promoted.

“I am excited for the next challenge in my