Skill moves and Brazilian influences are the talking points from Baggies winger Grady Diangana’s feature in Saturday’s latest edition of Albion News.
The speedy attacker reveals all from his footballing roots to the career catalyst which gave him the confidence to make the step up into professional football. And, unsurprisingly, attempting clever flicks and touches were a regular theme during Grady’s upbringing in the capital.
Growing up in London meant the former West Ham United academy graduate spent a lot of his time perfecting specific techniques in the streets with his friends and older brother, where “humiliating” people was highly valued.
But the 24-year-old says he only focuses on using skills in the present day to get out of tight scenarios in order to benefit the Baggies tactically during games.
And even during tough periods of his early career due to injury, Diangana used gifted players such as Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Robinho as inspiration for when he returned to action. To hear all from Albion’s No.11, this edition is one to get hold of!
Steve Bruce and Jake Livermore stress the need for a good start to a busy schedule before the World Cup break in their usual instalments, while also praising Erik Pieters' impact during Albion's last game against Norwich City.
And this week's academy feature sees defender Cianole Nguepissi give us the lowdown on a variety of footballing/social topics.
Programmes will be available at all the usual stalls in and around The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon. They can also be purchased from the Stadium Megastore, which is located outside the East Stand.
Alternatively, you can buy a copy online, or have each edition of the 2022/23 season delivered to your door for matchday by purchasing a subscription here.
2022/23 ALBION NEWS OFFICIAL COLLECTORS’ ALBUM
Baggies supporters can still purchase the new Collectors' Album, in partnership with Curtis Sport, both online and around The Hawthorns.
There are 192 stickers to collect, which include the Albion first team, Women’s, PL2 and Under-18 squads, as well as sections dedicated to our 300 club and promotion-winning campaigns of 1992/93 and 2007/08.
Fans can collect all 192 stickers by purchasing the matchday programme throughout the season.
Each Sky Bet Championship Albion News programme comes with eight free stickers, allowing you to complete your collection without having to buy a sheet of stickers.
The programmes and albums will be available to buy in the usual place from sellers in and around the ground, the Albion Club Shop and from the Curtis Sport website.
The album can also be purchased separately from the club shop and the Curtis Sport website. It is available for £3.95 when purchased separately.
If you miss out on a copy, programmes are also available to buy online via curtis-sport.com.
