George Campbell says he and his wife already love seeing Baggies fans pull out the instantly-recognisable ‘boing boing’ celebration after a goal.
The American defender, who signed in the middle of July from MLS outfit Montreal CF, has played in all three of the club’s opening matches this season.
Albion have scored five goals so far, netting in encounters against Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham in the league, as well as Derby County in the Carabao Cup.
The celebration is famous among both Baggies supporters and football fans in general, and Campbell says he’s hoping to witness it sooner rather than later for one of his own efforts.
The 24-year-old beamed: “I've told so many friends and family that the biggest difference, in terms of on and off the pitch here, is the intensity of the league and the away fans; how much they care and how much they're cheering throughout the game both away and at home.
“I've really enjoyed hearing them, even in the home game when we scored I remember my wife telling me she started laughing when she heard the “boing boing” song going around. We absolutely loved that. It’s brilliant!
“I love the support. I look forward to away games now just as much as home ones because winning away is special, especially when you have so many fans coming with you. The support from the fans means every game is going to be such a special occasion.
“I'm hoping I hear and see the ‘boing boing’ celebration if I score! Everyone has told me that’s what our fans do every time we manage to score a goal so I want to have that experience as soon as possible.
“Something that I need to improve is being aggressive in both boxes and no matter what position you play, apart from obviously the goalkeeper, everyone needs to be a part of it and you need goals to come from everywhere.
“My main job is to obviously defend and keep the ball out of our own net, but I believe every outfield player has a responsibility to try and chip in with goals too and I want to play my part in that.”
George has also been speaking about the transition from the US to England, settling in the area, trying British food, his determination to perform well for Ryan Mason and his intent to learn as much as he can about different players in the Sky Bet Championship.
Check out the full interview in Saturday’s edition of Albion News. Copies can be purchased for £4 around The Hawthorns.
