Stewart 'asked' for Albion's number nine shirt

Stewart scored on his second start for Albion and expressed confidence wearing the club's historic number nine shirt.

West Bromwich Albion summer signing Barney Stewart netted his first goal for the Baggies in only his second start, helping trigger Saturday's comeback win against Blackburn Rovers. The 22-year-old, who arrived from Falkirk in June, admitted he actively requested the revered number nine shirt and is unfazed by the legacy of legendary Albion strikers who have worn it, including Derek Kevan, Jeff Astle, Cyrille Regis and Bob Taylor. Stewart said the pressure of the shirt is one he is happy to embrace.