West Brom picked up another big win in their quest for promotion on Wednesday night, beating play-off chasing Derby County 2-0 at The Hawthorns.
That result now puts Slaven Bilic’s side back to the top of the Championship table, five points clear of third-placed Brentford in the race for automatic promotion.
The Baggies took the lead early in the game through Grady Diangana, before Dara O’Shea headed home from Matheus Pereira’s corner to seal all three points with around 15 minutes of the game remaining.
O’Shea’s header to seal the win was his first goal at The Hawthorns for the club, and just his second for the Baggies overall.
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With the 21-year-old also impressing in his more natural defensive position against a dangerous Derby side, plenty of West Brom fans were not surprisingly keen to pay tribute to the Irishman – who is still in his first season as part of the Baggies senior side – as they took to Twitter to give their thoughts after the game.
Here, we take a look at what some of those West Brom fans had to say about O’Shea’s performance.
O'Shea is the best player in the world and you can't convince me otherwise 🇮🇪
— WBA Daily (@wbadaily) July 8, 2020
That was a great match! 👏🏼
End to end excitement followed by a controlled win with some incredible pass and move football!
Pereira and Grosicki linked up so well today!
A much improved performance from Sawyers, passing, pressing and tackling was on point today!
O’Shea was just 💪🏻— JonW1995 (@JonW1995) July 8, 2020
Said it before, I'll say it again.
The. Irish. Maldini 🇮🇪
— Paul Harris (@Hero_Taylor9) July 8, 2020
Very well played today, Dara! 👏
— WBA Report (@WBAReport) July 8, 2020
A youngster coming through the academy, signing a new contract, staying loyal and taking his chance, that's what we love to see 💙
— Sarah ❤️ (@sarah_WBAx) July 8, 2020
Outstanding again today. The future's bright. The future's O'Shea…
Nathan who?
— Von Schiehallion (@VonSchiehallion) July 8, 2020
Future Club Captain
— Richard Downing (@rjdowning) July 8, 2020
He'll be a regular next season & not look out of place in the Prem.
— Gilb (@wba_gilb) July 8, 2020