Albion star targets hat-trick

Albion midfielder James Morrison today targeted a personal hat-trick of quarter-final victories with the Baggies this weekend.

The youngster has set his sights on recreating his goalscoring heroics for Middlesbrough in his first FA Cup quarter-final while avoiding a repeat of his red card nightmare a year ago.

And Morrison also admitted he is eyeing a clash with his former club in the semi-finals at Wembley.

The 21-year-old was a scorer as a teenager in Boro's 4-2 quarter final win over Charlton but he was sent off last season for a late tackle on Christiano Ronaldo as his hometown club lost 1-0 to Manchester United.

"Sunday is a massive game because there is a reward at the end of it with a trip to Wembley," said Morrison.

"What more reward could anyone wish for? I have played in a few quarter-finals for Middlesbrough.

"Two seasons ago I played and scored in a quarter-final against Charlton so I know what it's all about.

"They are big occasions and we are all looking forward to it. The rewards at the end are massive."

Morrison is already a veteran of three quarter-finals having also played in the last eight of the UEFA Cup against Basle in 2006 during Boro's progress to the final.

And, having enjoyed relative cup success with his former club, he admitted he would now love to face them this year.

"There's obviously a game we need to win on Sunday but you can't help keeping an eye on the other games," said Morrison.

"My old team are in there and I am desperate to get them and try to put one over on them.

"There are a few Boro connections here and we would all look forward to playing them because we know that our squad of players can beat them.

"We're desperate to get through on Sunday. I got to the semi-finals when we got beaten by West Ham at Villa Park.

"That was a bit of a devastating moment and we bounced back from it and I'd like to go one better this year.

"Before the game the nerves will be there but there will also be the excitement of trying to get to an FA Cup final. There is no greater cup competition around."