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title: "West Brom: Fans hammer Branislav Ivanovic"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-baggies-branislav-ivanovic-newcastle/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-12-12T15:41:39Z"
modified: "2020-12-12T15:41:39Z"
---

# West Brom: Fans hammer Branislav Ivanovic

**West Brom continue to struggle in the Premier League as they trail Newcastle United 1-0 at half-time, and Branislav Ivanovic has not been at his best.**

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As it stands, Slaven Bilic’s men are in the bottom three of the top flight, and have won just [one](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table) game amongst the elite all campaign. Despite Newcastle being [without a number of players](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-coronavirus-injuries-west-brom-19430059) due to several positive coronavirus tests, the Midlands outfit are still behind. They will need a far better second 45 minutes if they are to get anything from the game.

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Ivanovic has struggled against the Magpies. It was his mistake that allowed Miguel Almiron to open the scoring at St. James’ Park, and his lack of pace is regularly a problem for West Brom defensively.

The club’s supporters have not been kind in their appraisal of the Serbia international, and they have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts.

### **Let’s see what the fans had to say about Ivanovic below**

> Ivanovic is the Weakest Link – goodbye
>
> — David Bayliss (@dbwestbrom) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/dbwestbrom/status/1337778779297607683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Ivanovic has been poor all season. He’s been a liability.
>
> — Sarah (@BaggieinNewport) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/BaggieinNewport/status/1337777827702329344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Ivanovic like Bambi on ice… Phillips drawn in like a Sunday league player BECAUSE HE’S NOT A DEFENDER !!
>
> — Ned WBA (@NedJ55135980) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/NedJ55135980/status/1337774938544074755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Ivanovic again. Waste of space
>
> — (@Coops\_1878) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/Coops_1878/status/1337774976192180235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Ivanovic is terrible isnt he
>
> — Tate Ellison (@ellison\_tate) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/ellison_tate/status/1337775305344360454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Ivanovic should watch the last 2 games and ask himself why he doesn’t retire. Absolutely bang average football from him. And playing him costs us as attacking player!!! Get him out the team
>
> — Luke Stokes (@lukestokes84) [December 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/lukestokes84/status/1337776110004789249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***In other news, [West Brom fans want this former player back.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/west-brom-baggies-dwight-gayle-return-transfer-the-hawthorns-bilic/)***