West Brom sign Watson

West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of midfielder Ben Watson on loan from Wigan until the end of the season.

Watson has fallen down the pecking order at Wigan since Roberto Martinez took over as manager.

“Having lost Gonzalo Jara for the remainder of the season to injury, we have been looking to strengthen the central midfield area and we are very pleased that Ben has joined us,” West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo  told the club’s official website.

“Ben is very good technically and is a competitive player who knows the Championship very well.

“He has played many times at this level and knows what is required, which should help him to hit the ground running.”

[Source: West Brom’s official website]