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Brown Ideye revealed he has received advice from Albion fans’
favourite and compatriot Nwankwo Kanu as he strives to succeed
at The Hawthorns, according to a story published on the club
official website.
Ideye arrived in the Black Country earlier this summer for a club-
record transfer fee from Dynamo Kiev.
The Nigeria international striker made his Baggies bow as a
second-half substitute in Saturday’s goalless draw against
Southampton at St Mary’s, twice coming close to a debut goal.
And, speaking afterwards, Ideye admitted he had spoken to fellow
Nigerian Kanu in order to get the lowdown on how to become a hit
at Albion.
Kanu spent two years with the Baggies between 2004-06, scoring a
total of nine goals in 58 appearances and memorably playing his
part in the Great Escape.
Ideye said: “I spoke with Kanu, once or twice in a week. He’s a great
guy.
“He told me to be myself and try to do my best on the pitch, to
score goals so that hopefully the fans and the club would be
behind me.
“He just told me to give my best in every game and try to get my
head down and listen to what the manager has to say and also
what my fellow players are telling me.”
Having had to wait around three weeks for his work permit
application process to complete, Ideye was forced to miss Albion’s
pre-season tour of the US.
He finally arrived in the UK on August 8 and has wasted little time
getting started.
The 25-year-old insists he is loving life at Albion and will ‘soon’ be
operating at 100% fitness levels.
And Ideye has hailed the great team spirit on show at the club and
the warm welcome he has received from team-mates and fans
alike.
“They have supported me from the very first day I signed,” he said.
“They have given me all their support and waited for me to get on
the pitch and play. On Saturday I went on and gave my best, so I
believe they will be happy for me.
“The players too are really happy for me getting on the pitch.”
Ideye added: “I think this season will be great. I am really looking
forward to it.
“We just have to keep working hard because we have had two
games now that we didn’t lose so that shows we have a really
strong side.
“We just have to keep working hard and make sure we give our
best in every game.”
favourite and compatriot Nwankwo Kanu as he strives to succeed
at The Hawthorns, according to a story published on the club
official website.
Ideye arrived in the Black Country earlier this summer for a club-
record transfer fee from Dynamo Kiev.
The Nigeria international striker made his Baggies bow as a
second-half substitute in Saturday’s goalless draw against
Southampton at St Mary’s, twice coming close to a debut goal.
And, speaking afterwards, Ideye admitted he had spoken to fellow
Nigerian Kanu in order to get the lowdown on how to become a hit
at Albion.
Kanu spent two years with the Baggies between 2004-06, scoring a
total of nine goals in 58 appearances and memorably playing his
part in the Great Escape.
Ideye said: “I spoke with Kanu, once or twice in a week. He’s a great
guy.
“He told me to be myself and try to do my best on the pitch, to
score goals so that hopefully the fans and the club would be
behind me.
“He just told me to give my best in every game and try to get my
head down and listen to what the manager has to say and also
what my fellow players are telling me.”
Having had to wait around three weeks for his work permit
application process to complete, Ideye was forced to miss Albion’s
pre-season tour of the US.
He finally arrived in the UK on August 8 and has wasted little time
getting started.
The 25-year-old insists he is loving life at Albion and will ‘soon’ be
operating at 100% fitness levels.
And Ideye has hailed the great team spirit on show at the club and
the warm welcome he has received from team-mates and fans
alike.
“They have supported me from the very first day I signed,” he said.
“They have given me all their support and waited for me to get on
the pitch and play. On Saturday I went on and gave my best, so I
believe they will be happy for me.
“The players too are really happy for me getting on the pitch.”
Ideye added: “I think this season will be great. I am really looking
forward to it.
“We just have to keep working hard because we have had two
games now that we didn’t lose so that shows we have a really
strong side.
“We just have to keep working hard and make sure we give our
best in every game.”