Rickie Lambert: West Brom sign striker from Liverpool

Rickie Lambert joined West Brom on Friday and then scored twice on his friendly debut three hours later.

The striker, 33, who signed from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal, marked his move with efforts against ex-club Bristol Rovers.
"Rickie is a good, strong, solid player who is a great character, good in the dressing room and good on the pitch," said West Brom head coach Tony Pulis.
"We are very pleased to have him on board."

Lambert's contrast in fortunes
2013-14: Lambert reached double figures for goals and assists - no player achiveved that the next season
2014-15: There were 119 players who scored more goals than Lambert in the Premier League

Lambert becomes the club's third summer signing, following the acquisitions of James Chester and James McClean.
West Brom are the eighth club the Kirkby-born forward has played for, having started his career at Blackpool.
He came to prominence at Southampton where he scored 117 times in 235 appearances, after signing from Bristol Rovers in 2009.
Lambert then realised a lifetime dream last summer by joining the club he supported, Liverpool, in a £4m deal. However, he failed to rediscover his Saints scoring form at Anfield, managing only two league goals in 25 games for the Reds last season.