(Image: Imago)
(Image: Imago)
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Isaac Price 'perfection' as West Brom star hailed for what he did vs Derby

Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson

Correspondent AUTHORITY Football journalist with experience at the Edinburgh Evening News and GRV Media; Masters graduate from the University of Derby. FOCUS Scottish Premiership coverage with specialist knowledge of Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Motherwell. THE INSIGHT Jack utilises a network of club and industry contacts across the Scottish Premiership to deliver verified, high-speed reporting. He provides the tactical and transfer insight behind the headlines to ensure fans get the full story as it happens.

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West Brom were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Derby County.

It was a bizarre match, with the Baggies completely dominating the East Midlands side throughout. 

Therefore, it was no surprise when Aune Heggebo gave West Brom the lead just after the hour mark.

However, with seconds remaining Joe Ward managed to convert a free-kick before Derby County won the match on penalties. 

However, there were still positives from the match, including Isaac Price’s performance.

West Brom striker Aune Heggebo celebrates a goal.
Heggebo scored West Brom's only goal against Derby (Credit: Imago)

Adrian Clarke praises Isaac Price for his part in West Brom’s opener vs Derby County

Despite the defeat, there were plenty of excellent West Brom performances against Derby.

Price was no doubt one of the best players on the pitch, and he continued his fine early-season form.

With the scoreline deadlocked, Price had the intelligence to knock down the ball to Heggebo inside the box to ensure the striker could not miss.

Adrian Clarke on Sky Sports+ was quick to praise the attacker on 12 August, claiming his pass was “perfection”.

The former Arsenal player said: “You can’t say West Brom don’t deserve this, it is a lovely little flick from Callum Styles, and the knock down from Price is perfection.

“He doesn’t have to break stride, he is playing with his head, and sets that up lovely for Heggebo, who can’t really miss.

“It was a lovely triangle there from the Baggies, and they have finally made a breakthrough."

West Brom's Isaac Price
Price was signed by West Brom in January 2025 (Credit: Imago)

Price vs Derby County 

Likened to Kevin De Bruyne, Price has been excellent so far for Mason early into the manager's reign. 

The Northern Ireland international has easily been the Baggies’ best player in their first two matches, and he dominated proceedings against Derby. 

As of 12 August, Fotmob gave Price a 7.7 rating, the second highest on the field, and it is easy to see why. 

Isaac Price vs Derby County
Minutes 79
Assists 1
Shots 4
Chances created 4
Expected assists 0.37
Touches 40
Passing accuracy 96%
Price dominated Derby until he was subbed off

On top of his assist, the attacker did little wrong and should not have been on the losing side.

Mason has already identified Price as a player who is excited to worked with.

Hopefully, Price will be able to continue this form going into the rest of the season as West Brom look to now concentrate on promotion.

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