Armstrong shouldn’t play for West Brom again – 3 things learned in Cardiff draw
West Brom’s poor run of form continued as the Baggies were held to a 0-0 draw by Cardiff City in South Wales.
Saturday’s result has confirmed Cardiff’s relegation to League One, while West Brom have now managed just one win in nine attempts.
Easter Monday’s defeat to Derby County spelled the end of the road for former boss Tony Mowbray, while interim James Morrison could only manage a draw with the struggling Bluebirds.
West Brom News outlines three things learned from the Albion’s stalemate with Aaron Ramsey’s side in the Welsh capital.
Armstrong should not play for West Brom again
When the Black Country outfit signed Armstrong on loan from Southampton in the winter transfer window, The Hawthorns faithful would have expected the Englishman to bolster their playoff chances.
However, his Baggies stint has been highly underwhelming as he has notched just three goals in 15 outings.
Armstrong was disappointing once more in Saturday’s stalemate with Cardiff, as he failed to get on the end of Isaac Price’s inviting cross before squandering a one-on-one opportunity.
| Adam Armstrong stats | 2024/25 Championship |
| Appearances | 15 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 0 |
While the 28-year-old is only on loan with West Brom, Morrison should not select him for the final game of the season next weekend as it is clear he has no future with the Baggies.
Albion have found their long-term Alex Palmer replacement
A defining moment in the Baggies’ season arrived in the winter transfer window when goalkeeper Alex Palmer left to join Ipswich.
Palmer’s efforts between the sticks did not prove enough to help the Tractor Boys in their quest to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
However, the 28-year-old was a real asset for the Baggies in the Championship, helping the Black Country side finish in the playoffs last term.
But West Brom academy graduate Josh Griffiths should ensure that the West Midlands outfit do not need to purchase a long-term Palmer replacement.
Griffiths had to work hard for his clean sheet at Cardiff, producing two eye-catching saves in quick succession.
Isaac Price is already a key figure for West Brom
Isaac Price’s Baggies career is still in its infancy, after he moved to The Hawthorns from Belgian side Standard Liege in January.
However, he has already established himself as a key player for West Brom, despite producing just two goal contributions.
Price was the Baggies’ only real creative spark against Cardiff, while the Albion struggled in the final third after he was hooked in favour of Jed Wallace.