Albion have handed Roman Bednar a shock reprieve by extending his Hawthorns contract – but Abdoulaye Meite has been axed.

Albion are facing a potential injury crisis at right-back for Sunday’s Black Country derby at Molineux.

Roy Hodgson has insisted Albion will keep their key players if they survive in the Premier League.

Albion defender Gianni Zuiverloon has banished memories of his Reading nightmare as he prepares for Saturday’s FA Cup rematch with the Royals.

Albion defender Gianni Zuiverloon has hit out at John Pantsil after Marek Cech became the latest name on the Baggies’ growing casualty list.

Albion have allowed defender Gianni Zuiverloon to join Championship club Ipswich on loan until January.

Albion scored twice in three minutes to dump big-spending Manchester City out of the Carling Cup in a pulsating clash at the Hawthorns.

Albion will shuffle their pack again tomorrow when they resume their Carling Cup campaign against moneybags Manchester City at the Hawthorns.

I was lucky enough to have spent last night at the fans player of the year awards as a guest of the Express and Star, writes Baggies blogger Jarrod Hill.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has pledged to field his strongest team against Middlesbrough and challenged his promotion heroes to re-write the club’s record books.