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From Hayes to The Hawthorns - Barney Stewart is following in the footsteps of giants as he starts his Albion journey
22.10.26, 11:16 Updated 22.10.26, 18:05 3 Minute Read
Just two years ago, on October 30 2024, Barney Stewart scored for Heriot Watt University in a 1-1 draw against Lochore Welfare in an East of Scotland FA & League game. It was his last goal for his Uni team before joining up with Falkirk's first team squad.
Cut to last Saturday and the London-born striker made his first start at the Hawthorns. In one of the toughest leagues in world football. In front of 25,000. Wearing the Albion No.9 shirt. And he scored.
The very likeable 22 year-old hasn't taken the most conventional route into professional football. 'I'm not like JJ,' he said. 'He's just incredible the way he takes it all in his stride.'
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Editorwas a journalist for the Birmingham Evening Mail during the early 90s when West Brom were managed by Bobby Gould and Ossie Ardiles. You may remember him - he was the one banned by Gould! Since then he has worked in television for ITV Sport, Sky Sports and Premier League Productions.