(Credit: Imago)

West Brom loan star 'absolutely outstanding', wins man of the match in debut

Andrew graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024 and gained his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the same year. He has previously covered Blyth Spartans AFC and South Shields FC for the Non-League Paper and worked as head of media at Seaham Red Star FC and Willington Quay Saints FC. Andrew completed the Breaking Media Academy programme before joining Breaking Media permanently in July 2025.

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10 Aug 2025, 3:00 am

West Brom have enjoyed a relatively successful transfer window.

The Baggies got their Championship campaign off to the perfect start with a 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the Hawthorns.

Ryan Mason has strengthened in key areas this summer with the signings of Nat Phillips and George Campbell in defence, while making a big-money move for Norwegian striker Aune Heggebo up top.

The Midlands side has also let several players leave the club this summer, and one player who has gone out on loan has shone on his debut.

Ryan Mason before West Brom's friendly v Lincoln

Ryan Mason will have a keen eye on the players out on loan from West Brom (Credit: Imago)

Ben Cisse shines on Rushall Olympic debut

West Brom have allowed young goalkeeper Ben Cisse to leave the club on loan this summer.

Cisse joined Northern Premier League side Rushall Olympic for the season earlier this week and made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Warrington Rylands.

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The 19-year-old made his mark from the off in a Rushall shirt, making a string of important saves to preserve a point for the newly-relegated side after they went 1-0 up in the first half before being reduced to 10 men.

The former Alvechurch man notably made a wonderful save with 10 minutes to go, as he palmed an effort onto the woodwork before it crossed the line.

Fans described Cisse as "absolutely outstanding" during the draw, and he deservedly won the man of the match award.

80' WOW! Ben Cisse makes an unbelievable save which hits off the post and the crossbar. The visitors think it crosses the line but the linesman says play on.

🟠1-1🔵#ShareThePicsPassion💛🖤
— Rushall Olympic FC (@ROFCOfficial) August 9, 2025

For any #WBA fans interested, Ben Cisse made his Rushall Olympic debut in goal today on loan and was absolutely outstanding and picking up player of the match deservedly.

Of course the level is different, but I was hugely impressed. Look forward to seeing more of him 👀 pic.twitter.com/yQH8ngSIdc
— Paul Harris (@Hero_Taylor9) August 9, 2025

Cisse can provide great depth for young West Brom goalkeeper department

West Brom's shot-stopper department is extremely young, with only Joe Wildsmith being over the age of 24.

This can be used as a position of strength regarding Cisse's development, as the 19-year-old is unlikely to be ready for the Baggies' first team for several years yet.

A year of development at Rushall will likely be followed by another loan at a side within the EFL if he is successful in the seventh tier, which will then test to see if he's ready to remain at the Hawthorns long-term.

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