Kevin Phillips hoping to see Aston Villa and West Brom thrive
Goal king Kevin Phillips is hoping to see former clubs Villa and Albion both competing in the Premier League next season.
Villa’s survival bid took a knock at the weekend with a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, while Albion got back on track with a 2-0 win over Luton.
Phillips, who played for both clubs between 2005 and 2008, hopes both can cement their places in the top flight for next season.
“I certainly hope so. I was at the Villa game against Watford, and I was worried for them in the first half,” he said.
“But they looked a completely different team in the second and got the win, which came as a big relief. I was fortunate to speak to Jack (Grealish) for 10 minutes after the game and they all believe they will stay up.
“I said at the start of the season I thought they’d be OK, so hopefully they will. With Albion, they’ve had a bit of a blip in the league – I certainly see the two of them coming through this, so hopefully they’ll both be battling it out in the Premier League next season.”
