Bednar aims for starting berth

Last updated : 09 September 2008 By Wba-mad Editor

Roman Bednar, the only Albion player to find the net so far this season, has put his case forward for a starting berth after admitting his anger after sitting on the sidelines at Bolton.


The Czech striker smashed home 17 goals for the Baggies last term despite missing the start of the campaign through injury. However Bednar has found opportunities limited this season with Tony Mowbray preferring a lone striker role for Ishmael Miller with the former Hearts his substitute.


After Albion's failure to convert a host of chances at The Reebok Stadium Bednar is now hoping to get his first Premiership start on Saturday against West Ham.


"I was a little bit angry at the end of the game because I thought I could have gone on and got a goal for us," Bednar admitted.

"But I think that's good because it shows that my confidence has come back.

"I am sure any of the strikers here can score goals in the Premier League but I am feeling really sharp and hopefully the manager will decide I am ready to play.

"I didn't have much confidence in pre-season but that happens sometimes with strikers.

"Then I scored a goal against Real Mallorca and my confidence started coming back.

"I scored the penalty against Everton when I came off the bench and then scored two goals for the reserves against Tottenham and I am feeling really confident at the moment.

"If the manager decides to keep me on the bench I can't change that and I will be patient and wait for my chance.

"But I feel really sharp and I really believe that I can score goals for us in the Premier League."