Striker Luke Moore played 85 minutes as a young Albion XI went down 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Gresty Road.

Striker Luke Moore’s Albion career took another turn for the worse today when he was named in a youthful reserve team to face Crewe.

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 defender Jonas Olsson has vowed to continue standing up for his team-mates in the battle against the Hawthorns barrackers.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo warned his side “we’ve won nothing yet” despite seeing them inch another step closer to promotion.

Albion could be back in the Premier League within a fortnight at this rate.

Ben Watson, Chris Brunt and Graham Dorrans struck for Albion as they moved a step closer to promotion with victory over Preston at the Hawthorns.

Albion star Graham Dorrans is planning to take out his Deepdale frustrations on Preston at the Hawthorns.

Graham Dorrans and Ishmael Miller struck late on to give Albion a vital win away at promotion rivals Swansea.

Albion defender Gianni Zuiverloon has been put on alert for a comeback after Steven Reid was ruled out for the trip to Swansea.