A 30-yard screamer from Graham Dorrans handed Albion a hard-fought Hawthorns victory against QPR and sent them past the 40-point mark.

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley today backed team-mate Billy Jones to rise to the challenge if he is called into Christmas action.

The Black Country ‘mini’ derby takes place at the Hawthorns with mostly youngsters in both West Brom and Wolves squads.

Axed West Brom defender Nicky Shorey today pledged to fight back from his first-team exile and insisted he will take his chance when he earns a senior recall.

West Brom defender Billy Jones today challenged the Baggies to get back to basics as they targeted another dream day out at Arsenal.

West Brom defender Billy Jones today revealed the Baggies’ players were warned about Luis Suarez before he won Liverpool’s controversial penalty on Saturday.

West Brom new-boy Billy Jones today turned up the heat on Villa ahead of the West Midlands derby clash by declaring “the pressure is all on you.”

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson today placed Billy Jones on alert for a Premier League debut against Wolves – and gave a ringing endorsement to his summer signing.

West Brom defender Billy Jones today set his sights on a Premier League starting place as he prepared for Carling Cup action at Everton.

Albion are set to ring the changes at Bournemouth – but assistant boss Michael Appleton insists they can still lift the Carling Cup.