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title: "West Brom: Steve Madeley backs David Button to be No.1 next season"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-steve-madeley-backs-david-button-to-be-no-1-next-season/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-05-10T16:35:15Z"
modified: "2022-05-10T16:35:15Z"
---

# West Brom: Steve Madeley backs David Button to be No.1 next season

**[West Brom](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/) shot-stopper David Button will likely be the Baggies’ first-choice goalkeeper next season, according to reliable journalist Steve Madeley.**

### The Lowdown: Button playing second fiddle to Johnstone

Button has had to accept being an understudy to Sam Johnstone this season, being limited to just [ten](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/34388/Show/David-Button) [Championship](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship-news/) starts in total in 2021/22.

It has been a frustrating period in many ways, with any player always desperate to be a key part of the XI, but things could be about to change for the 33-year-old, having [signed](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/david-button-signs-new-contract) a new two-year deal at the Hawthorns.

Johnstone will leave West Brom this summer after his contract [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sam-johnstone/profil/spieler/110864), at which point Button will become first choice between the sticks.

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### The Latest: Madeley reacts to contract news

That is the opinion of Madeley, who took to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SteveMadeley78/status/1523604566100520960?s=20&t=ifoZvOOmCOtA5bo5kwayRQ) on Monday to suggest as much after hearing news of Button’s new deal:

> “David Button signs a new two-year contract with Albion. Seems in pole position to start next season as No.1 having done well since coming back into the team recently.”

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### The Verdict: Big chance to shine

At 33, Button may have felt that his chance to be No.1 with the Baggies had passed, but this update suggests he could be handed a wonderful opportunity next season.

It remains to be seen if Steve Bruce will delve into the transfer market to sign a goalkeeper he believes is superior, but it feels like he deserves a chance to prove himself.

There will be pressure on Button to perform if he is made first choice, however, and he will have to impress week in, week out – like Johnstone often did – in order to silence any detractors.

***In other news, West Brom are keen on signing a ‘cheat code’ this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/west-brom-baggies-keen-on-signing-cheat-code-elliot-anderson/).***