[Sir Megson]

Transfer rumour: West Brom poised to pounce on Crystal Palace defender.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-

DD    

I actually like Joel Ward and I have nothing against signing him. Tony Pulis knows him very well from his Crystal Palace reign where he used him in his natural right back role (8 league games) as well as left back (12 league games) and defensive midfield (6 league games).

If he is to sign (story could be false) I can see him being first choice right back (Dawson second choice) with Nyom becoming first choice left back with Marc Wilson as second choice. That would mean Brunt being back in midfield permanently. It wouldn't be perfect but it would be better than what we have currently.

Yup - can actually imagine that THIS story has legs. Not a particularly glamorous addition but nowt wrong with that IMHO - a proven, versatile performer at this level  

I'd also be happy if we signed Ward. I'm not Dawson's biggest fan as he doesn't look comfortable on the ball which is not what you want from a full back. Ward would be a great upgrade in that position.

But to be fair to Dawson FB is not his natural position and he could well be the man to help cover at centre back as McAuley must surely not be able to be an ever present this season.