Welcome to our weekly West Brom webchat with Chris Lepkowski. Please get your questions at the ready
by Birmingham Mail9/27/2012 11:02:55 AM
Predictions for Villa Chris?
by Tom9/27/2012 11:04:35 AM
Chris any injury concerns ahead of the game?
by Dazza9/27/2012 11:05:06 AM
With the cuurent 'full back' crirsis, do you think Hurst may be given his chance?
by Eddyvanjelly9/27/2012 11:05:08 AM
Dazza (and Eddyvanjelly, this answers your question too) Yes - Ridgewell, Reid, Popov, Jara Reyes and hurst all have different degrees of injury. Billy Jones technically the only fit full-back right now. Myhill suffered an injury to his hand in training too
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:06:47 AM
What went wrong last night?
by Pony Boy Curtis9/27/2012 11:09:16 AM
by Birmingham Mail9/27/2012 11:09:40 AM
Pony Boy Curtis - strange game. Albion started very well. Good intensity, neat passing. The equaliser changed all of that. Liverpool grew in confidence. Sahin took control of the midfield (which albion never recovered from) and once they dominated that territory, it was always going to be tough. Few players didn't performs as well as they can, which didn't help. Injury to Ridgewell also unhelpful as it probably affected the timing and made Clarke a little more cautious over second-half changes
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:11:44 AM
Hi Chris. Any news on a replacement for Dan Ashworth?
by Wayne9/27/2012 11:12:52 AM
How long until we get rid of Peter Odemwingie?
by Paul Turner9/27/2012 11:12:57 AM
Wayne - no news as yet. Still in the phase of seeking out potential folks.
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:13:41 AM
Paul Turner - you're not a fan??? Not until January, at the earliest...though he's under contract for a few more yrs yet. No indication he will leave in Jan, however
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:14:16 AM
Is there interest from Championship clubs in our youngsters. It was obvious last ight that Thorne needs football.
by Standaman609/27/2012 11:14:40 AM
He doesn't want to be here Chris
by Paul Turner9/27/2012 11:15:03 AM
Standaman60 yes there has been but Albion unwilling to release players until next month due to this game. More likely now the Capital One Cup is done
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:15:44 AM
Paul Turner - I know Peter reasonably well and I can assure you that is not the case. He is very happy here. He did think about his future in the summer as his head was turned by another offer. But he's happy and content at the moment. Perhaps he doesn't carry that notion particularly well, but there aren't any issues in that respect
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:17:29 AM
Do you feel that Steve Clarke is still trying to find the best combination of players to fit into his front 3? For me the 2 'wide' players of the 3 haven't yet worked despite the good start.
TorqBaggie So, yes, in answer to your question, I do think Clarke is still trying to find the ideal two wide men...while keeping all players happy
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:21:26 AM
On the full back crisis any idea if any or all of our walking wonded have some hance of aking it back for Sunday
by Standaman609/27/2012 11:23:24 AM
Standaman60 I think Reid has the best chance. Less so the rest. But the extra day helps
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:24:11 AM
I agree with you, I also think those 'natural' wide players offer more cover for the full backs as well.
by TorqBaggie9/27/2012 11:25:56 AM
Chris - found yor marks for last night odd. I thought Jones was awful on both sides of the park. He's a liability. Dorrans was ineffective as well - he's nt th player he was. Mulumbu carried the midfield. Thorne was a great dsappointment as well.
by hailpantani9/27/2012 11:26:03 AM
Do you think last night showed how important the midfield 3 of Mulumbu, Jacob & Morrison are?
by TorqBaggie9/27/2012 11:28:30 AM
The team didn't get a tackle in after Foster's error - Liverpool strolled around unopposed. For the second goal, the midfield opened up like the Red Sea. If Albion play so limp-wristedly v Villa, we'll get a tonking.
by hailpantani9/27/2012 11:28:35 AM
Hailpantani - fair enough all about opinions. I felt Jones did as well as he could given he's not a naturally left-sided defender (which is what I judged him on really). He got six, which is a fairly low mark by our marks. Dorrans got 5..which reflects your view.
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:29:04 AM
Torqbaggie, of course - those three vital
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:29:14 AM
hailpantani - yes, can't argue with that. Sahin was able to instigate and finish the move without opposition. Difference in quality came through
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:30:14 AM
Are there any more quick questions for Chris before he goes?
by Birmingham Mail9/27/2012 11:31:13 AM
Many thanks for all your questions. Enjoy Sunday's derby and see you all next week...
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:31:17 AM
How are the dami working between Clarke, Downing & Keen. Are their any signs that ne of the Assistants is becoming more "second in command" than the other
by bubble9/27/2012 11:31:36 AM
Score prediction!!?
by Paul Turner9/27/2012 11:31:42 AM
Respect all opinions Chris -and I'm not usually into slagging players off - but Jones has showed time and again he's not got it and panics. Dorrans has been accomodated for far too long - he adds nothing but a number when he's on the field.
by hailpantani9/27/2012 11:32:22 AM
Bubble - seems to be a good chemistry and working relationship between all 4 coaches. Not detected, seen or heard otherwise
by chrislepkowski9/27/2012 11:32:38 AM
Sorry folks Chris had to dash. Join him again next week and follow the big match updates on Sunday via Mat Kendrick and Chris Lepkowski.
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