West Brom fan pundit throws weight behind Steve Bruce selection

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘Terrace Talk‘ series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

West Brom pulled off an upset in midweek, as they beat top of the table Fulham 1-0 to extend their unbeaten run to three league games.

After months and months of struggle at the Hawthorns, results appear to finally be picking up under Steve Bruce. The former Newcastle boss has managed to get some goals back in the team and the side are now ticking along nicely, beating Hull and the Cottagers with a draw against Huddersfield sandwiched in-between those results.

There have been a number of players that have begun to stand out for the club but one name that has been bright when he has featured even before Bruce turned up at the Hawthorns is Taylor Gardner-Hickman. The midfielder, whose main position is actually right-back despite where he has been played, has featured just 12 times in the league so far this year but has looked excellent when he has got on the field.

Against Fulham, he shone again – and Football League World’s West Brom fan pundit Matt Smith has revealed that he thinks the 20-year-old should be starting games every week for the side.

At such a young age, he does look like a talent already and to produce such sensational performances already is a big bonus for Steve Bruce and his team. As part of a revitalised Baggies unit he has thrived and it looks like he will be cementing a regular starting berth in the team going forward.

If the supporters have their way, then that will definitely be on the cards. It appears the overriding view on Gardner-Hickman is that he is a good player and needs to