West Brom signs Falkirk striker Barney Stewart on four-year deal

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West Brom signs Falkirk striker Barney Stewart on four-year deal
Summary

West Bromwich Albion has signed 22-year-old striker Barney Stewart from Falkirk for an undisclosed fee. The deal marks head coach James Morrison's first signing of the summer. Stewart made his debut for Falkirk in January 2025 and was instrumental in their promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Last season, he scored 10 goals in 21 appearances after a successful loan at Dunfermline Athletic, where he netted eight goals in 12 games. Stewart expressed excitement about the challenge of playing in the Championship, highlighting his confidence in contributing goals.

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  • Barney Stewart joins West Brom on a four-year contract.
  • He previously scored 10 goals in 21 matches for Falkirk.
  • Stewart was a key player in Falkirk's promotion to the Premiership.
  • Morrison's tenure begins with this signing as the summer transfer window opens.
  • He aims to make an impact as a goal scorer in the Championship.
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  • 1:11 PMYahoo SportsWhat Falkirk are losing in West Brom-bound Stewart
  • 12:58 PMYahoo SportsWest Brom sign Falkirk striker Stewart
  • 12:56 PMBBC FootballWest Brom sign Falkirk striker Stewart
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With Barney Stewart moving to West Bromwich Albion, Falkirk are losing a 20-goal striker at senior level - but not all of those goals came for the Bairns. Stewart, 22, netted twice after initially joining Falkirk, then in the Scottish Championship, from East of Scotland League side Heriot-Watt University in early 2025.

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West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.

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West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.

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