West Brom: Jonathan Greening on why he left - and what he won't do on Saturday
Oct 19 2010 by Christopher Lepkowski, Birmingham Mail
JONATHAN Greening has promised to show restraint if he scores against Albion on Saturday.
The ex-Baggies skipper will be back at The Hawthorns for the first time since his move to Fulham last summer.
Greening, who made 224 appearances for Albion during a five-year spell, completed a £5.5 million move to Fulham following a loan spell last season.
The former Manchester United midfielder has always retained a fondness for the club.
Since his transfer he has revealed he would welcome a move back to the club in a coaching capacity once his playing career has finished.
And ‘Jono’, who is expected to get a good reception when he returns with the Cottagers, accepts that this weekend’s game will be an emotional day for him.
In the unlikely event of him scoring – he only scored eight goals during five years at Albion, once for Fulham – he has told Baggies fans to not expect an outpouring of joy.
“I can’t wait to go back there,” said Greening, who will also be joined by ex-Albion men Zoltan Gera and Diomansy Kamara.
“I love the club – it’s where I played the best football of my career, where I was happiest.
“If I play I’ll be trying to get a result for Fulham but, if I scored, I definitely wouldn’t celebrate.
“It would be disrespectful to the people and fans who I had such a good relationship with.
“Luckily for West Brom I don’t score many so it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
