Frozen-out Jason Koumas will be handed the chance to put his Albion career back on track in front of another Hawthorns full house on Saturday. The 23-year-old is poised for his first start in two months as Gary Megson's team look to end a depressing run of nine Premiership matches without a win against Middlesbrough. Baggies boss Megson was disappointed with his side's lack of creativity during the defeat at Everton four days ago.
Albion are bang on course for their fourth successive 27,000-plus sell-out as Middlesbrough's £8m former Albion defender Ugo Ehiogu prepares to make his Hawthorns return. Sixth-placed 'Boro have already sold out of their 2,800 allocation and tickets for the home sections are also flying out of the East Stand box office.