Steven Reid has agreed to join Premier League new boys West Bromwich Albion.

Reid, who spent a loan spell with Albion in the latter stages of last season, was also a target for Celtic.

The injury-plagued Irish star's contract with Rovers officially runs out next month and he will become a WBA player from July 1st.

The versatile footballer joined Rovers in the summer of 2003, during his seven seasons with the club he made 135 appearances, scoring 8 times.

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