Friday, February 1, 2013
Odemwingie blames West Brom management for failed QPR move.
Just a day after his
supposed move to Queens Park Rangers collapsed, Nigerian international Odemwingie blasted
West Bromwich Albion in a semi-dramatic interview with Skysports.
For now, it is hard
to say whether or not Odemwingie is a victim or if this is just one big
misunderstanding, while on one hand Odemwingie stands convinced that WBA are
bent on sabotaging his career, on the other hand lays the question of loyalty,
why did he not seek proper permission before making his move to QPR?
-Peter Odemwingie
says he was given the go-ahead by West Brom to travel to QPR on deadline day to
discuss a move with the London club
-west Brom have
accused the 31-year-old striker of acting in a "wholly
unprofessional" manner by driving to talk terms with QPR
despite no deal having being agreed
between the clubs.
despite no deal having being agreed
between the clubs.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Odemwingie recounted the incidents that led to the collaspe of his move to QPR -
"I had to be in
training that morning but when that was done I asked if I could go as I had to
pack and start driving. I got the go-ahead from him (Ashworth) as far as I
understand so I went round and said goodbye to everyone and thank you. In my
opinion everything was done right. He can deny it because he has to look good
in this situation.
He added, "I
knew that it took two hours to drive to London and I had to be there because we
were 90% there and then the deal didn't happen. We were almost there, the club
were angry that I went there and it was on TV. They weren't angry that I went
there, but when it came up on TV that's when they said that this deal is off
and asked why did I did it.”
"My only regret
is that I didn't have the paper in my hand before I went to London."
Answering the
question of whether or not his actions were unprofessional, Odemwingie likened
this proposed move to QPR to when he first moved to West Brom
"I came to this
club (West Brom) in a wholly unprofessional way," he said. "I wasn't
given any written permission by Lokomotiv Moscow but I arrived at this club. I
did a medical; I don't think everything went so professional when I
arrived."
And on his career
with the Baggies, it is quite clear it is still a love hate relationship as the
New father told Sky Sport-
"I will always love the club but I will still
leave, it is just a matter of time. I understand the need to honor your
contract but the club have known the reasons I want to leave for some time now.
They feel I can overcome that, but they don't know my heart.
He also added-"My contract
runs out in a year and a half. I wasn't offered an extension here. My career
ends one day and so will my contract here at West Brom."
Following the saga, Odemwingie
was sent home from training on Friday and will not be involved in Sunday's game
against Tottenham but the club confirmed they held discussions with him today.
Speaking on his possible return, the Striker also explained
to Sky Sport:
"I have been given a few days off and will be back in
training next week."-Odemwingie
Sources:http://www.skysports.com/
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