Chaplow is derby doubt
Albion's midfielder Richard Chaplow is facing a race against time to be fit for tomrrow's play-off showdown with Wolves. Chaplow limped out of Sunday's first leg at Molineux with a back injury and remains a grave doubt for the return.
The 22-year-old was today only doing light jogging work with physio Nick Worth, but boss Tony Mowbray insists the former Burnley man will be doing everything he can to play his part.
"Chappie is going to have a jog around with the physio today and see how he feels." said Mowbray.
"He will probably do the same again tomorrow and we will make a decision late on about him.
"I hope he can make it. I think he gives the team a bit of balance, which is a magic word we have talked about all season.
"But what will be will be and we won't worry if he doesn't make it. We've just got to get on with it. But I'm sure he will be giving it everything he has got to try and play in this game."
If Chaplow fails to prove his fitness Darren Carter is the favourite to take over in central midfield, having replaced the Accrington-borne schemer at Molineux.
Mowbray's other option would be to switch Robert Koren into the centre and bring in Zoltan Gera wide on the right.
Mowray also has the luxury of having Neil Clements available again after suspension, although the defender may have to settle a place on the bench.
Mowbray has poured cold water on reports from New Zealand suggesting he is planning a move for Hibernians Kiwi striker Chris Killen. Mowbray signed the player during his time in charge at Easter Road but said he wasn't now planning to bring him south.
"These stories aren't correct," said Mowbray. "I've not made any inquiries about Chris."
