Moore happy to give youth a chance
West Brom boss Darren Moore says he is happy to put his faith in youth again when his side face Brighton.
The pair clash at The Hawthorns on Wednesday in an FA Cup fourth round replay, having only managed a 0-0 draw in their original meeting last month.
With loan signings Jacob Murphy cup-tied and Jefferson Montero and Stefan Johansen ineligible having joined after the first tie, Moore will again look to rotate.
Teenagers Jonathan Leko and Rekeem Harper, as well as 20-year-old Sam Field all started at the Amex and look set to get the nod again on Wednesday.
The boss has a reason to give them a chance, with him needing to manage his troops as they also balance their promotion hopes, currently sitting fourth in the Championship table.
Moore says the way the youngsters performed in the original tie demonstrates the fine work the club are doing behind the scenes and admits he will have no qualms fielding them this midweek.
He said: "Last week (against Brighton) they gave a good account of themselves. It shows the work we've been doing at the academy.
"I've kept them in and around the squad and they've benefited from it. I've played them in the cup and the league, brought them in here and there.
"They've shown that they are capable of holding their own. If it's right for me to select them I'll have no hesitation in doing so."
West Brom are 21/10 to win on Wednesday, with the draw 12/5 and the Seagulls 29/20.
The Baggies are 6/4 to earn promotion from the Championship.
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West Brom boss Darren Moore says he is happy to put his faith in youth again when his side face Brighton.
The pair clash at The Hawthorns on Wednesday in an FA Cup fourth round replay, having only managed a 0-0 draw in their original meeting last month.
With loan signings Jacob Murphy cup-tied and Jefferson Montero and Stefan Johansen ineligible having joined after the first tie, Moore will again look to rotate.
Teenagers Jonathan Leko and Rekeem Harper, as well as 20-year-old Sam Field all started at the Amex and look set to get the nod again on Wednesday.
The boss has a reason to give them a chance, with him needing to manage his troops as they also balance their promotion hopes, currently sitting fourth in the Championship table.
Moore says the way the youngsters performed in the original tie demonstrates the fine work the club are doing behind the scenes and admits he will have no qualms fielding them this midweek.
He said: "Last week (against Brighton) they gave a good account of themselves. It shows the work we've been doing at the academy.
"I've kept them in and around the squad and they've benefited from it. I've played them in the cup and the league, brought them in here and there.
"They've shown that they are capable of holding their own. If it's right for me to select them I'll have no hesitation in doing so."
West Brom are 21/10 to win on Wednesday, with the draw 12/5 and the Seagulls 29/20.
The Baggies are 6/4 to earn promotion from the Championship.
View all Soccer betting
Source: bet365.com
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