Josh Maja has declared his ambition to score more goals for West Bromwich Albion after a strong start to the season. He netted a hat-trick in West Brom’s opener, a 3-1 win over Queens Park Rangers away, and aims to build on that form.
Maja said he was especially pleased to be available and fit, following a difficult previous season in which injury severely limited his playing time. He described being match-ready again as a blessing, and expressed optimism that there will be “many more goals and wins to come.”
His first hat-trick included two headers and an acrobatic finish, with Maja noting that one of the headers was a type of equally uncharacteristic finish, showing that he is expanding tools in his scoring repertoire.
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Editorial
We believe Josh Maja’s resurgence at West Brom is a story of resilience and potential rediscovery. Scoring a hat-trick early in a season after a struggle with injuries doesn’t just boost one’s confidence, it sends a message about what could be possible when fitness returns and opportunity is seized.
There’s a lesson here for both player and club. Maja has clearly worked on diversifying his finishing, adding aerial strength and composure in tight situations. That he can score with headers and acrobatic finishes shows he’s pushing boundaries in his game, not just relying on instinct or luck.
But ambition must be matched with management. Maja’s fitness history is a warning; periods out can disrupt rhythm, form, and momentum. The club must ensure his minutes are carefully managed, his training load monitored, and that he has the support to avoid recurring setbacks. For Maja himself, consistency, discipline, and mental focus will now define more than just statistics they will define progress.
We expect that if Maja remains fit, sharp, and ambitious, he may not just be the main source of goals for West Brom this season but could rise among the top scorers in the Championship. His hat-trick could turn out not merely as one moment of brilliance, but the spark of a prolific season.
Did You Know?
- Maja scored 12 goals in 26 Championship appearances for West Brom in the 2024/25 season, making him one of their top scorers despite missing many games due to injury.
- His opening hat-trick vs Queens Park Rangers was the first by a West Brom player in an opening Championship match since Alf Bentley in the 1913-14 season.
- Before this recent run of form, Maja had a season severely curtailed by injuries, during which he played sparingly and scored very few goals.
- That hat-trick vs QPR included two headers and a more unusual acrobatic finish, showing Maja is working on expanding his scoring abilities with different types of goals.
- Among supporters and pundits, there is rising belief that under the new manager (Tony Mowbray) and with improved club structure, Maja could “reach another gear” and challenge at the top of the scoring charts this season—if he remains fit.
