Angry Saido Berahino blasts West Brom to victory
His winner in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League triumph over Hull at The Hawthorns took Berahino’s goal tally for Albion this season to 14 in all competitions, but there have been questions raised over his attitude.
The 21-year-old, due to appear in court on January 19 after being charged with drink driving, drew attention for not celebrating any of his four goals in last weekend’s 7-0 FA Cup victory over Gateshead.
Having insisted on that occasion he was just “acting professionally”, he then made no secret of his delight when he fired home in the 78th minute against Hull, running to the touchline with his arms spread and a big smile on his face.
And when asked if he had been making a point with that celebration, Berahino said: “Of course, because last week what was said was rubbish. I don’t understand why people were having a go at me for not celebrating.
“It is not in the rules that you’ve got to celebrate when you score. Loads of players don’t celebrate when they score. But I’m always the one getting blamed and picked out at West Brom. I just smile at it and keep my mouth shut.
“I just think everyone now, because I’m almost a target out there, is trying to bring a bad name to me.
“I think the people who put me down, they don’t know me. I don’t understand why certain things are written about me.
“I’m just trying to enjoy my football, make everyone happy, keep forward and maybe one day achieve my dreams.”
Defeat was a setback for Hull but manager Steve Bruce insists his side are up for the fight. He said: “Bring on next week, and we’ll keep on fighting.”
WEST BROM: Foster, Wisdom, McAuley, Lescott, Baird, Brunt, Yacob, Morrison, Sessegnon (Gardner 76), Berahino, Ideye (Anichebe 73).
HULL: McGregor, Chester, Bruce, Davies, Figueroa, Elmohamady, Meyler, Livermore, Quinn (Huddlestone 78), Hernandez (Ince 39), Jelavic (Brady 33).
Referee: Neil Swarbrick.
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