Debut boys JJM and FHM make headlines as Albion thrash Rotherham - but late goal takes shine off for demanding boss
08.08.26, 21:00 Updated 09.08.26, 22:03 3 Minute Read
Steve Tudgay
The Jimmy Effect is still in full swing for a West Bromwich Albion side brimming with attacking confidence judging by the thrashing of Rotherham in front of a packed away end at the New York Stadium.
Four more goals to take the Baggies into the EFL second round for the first time in four years - on top of the 16 in six in pre-season - means James Morrison's men go into next weekend's Championship opener at Norwich in good goalscoring form.
But it was Fabio Tavares' 88th minute consolation goal for the League Two side that annoyed the demanding manager, who knows there's a 'miles bigger test' around the corner at Carrow Road.
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Steve Tudgay Steve Tudgay was 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.