Johnny Gorman’s late winner settled the Black Country reserve derby in Wolves’ favour to leave West Brom striker Roman Bednar red-faced at a chilly Hawthorns.

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

Two goals from Marc-Antoine Fortune helped West Brom reserves cement their place at the top of the Premier Reserve League South in a Hawthorns rout.

West Brom assistant boss Michael Appleton wants to upset one of his mentors when the club resume their Carling Cup campaign against Everton.

Saido Berahino’s fourth goal in three reserve games helped Albion’s second-string extend their unbeaten start to the season to three matches.

Roy Hodgson today admitted Roman Bednar could leave Albion this month after losing his No 9 shirt.

Angry assistant boss Michael Appleton hit out at Albion’s misfiring youngsters after they slid to defeat at Rochdale.

Albion defender Craig Dawson will make a return to Rochdale as a young Baggies side take on the League One outfit at Spotland.

Turkish outfit Ankaragucu want to re-sign Albion striker Roman Bednar after last season’s loan spell with them.

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