More defensive headaches for Mowbray

Last updated : 07 December 2007 By Wba-mad Editor
Tony Mowbray has been given further defensive worries with goalkeeper, Dean Kiely and defender, Carl Hoefkens both needing late fitness tests for tomorrow's trip to Leicester (KO 14.15pm). 'Keeper, Kiely (toe) and Belgium international, Hoefkens (hamstring) could join the suspended pair of Paul Robinson and 'Bostin' Cesar on the sidelines if not passed fit.

The Baggies are already without long-term injury victim, Neil Clement with Kevin Phillips, Ishmael Miller, Martin Albretchsen and James Morrison all ruled out with knee complaints.

The loss of Kiely and Hoefkens could mean first team debuts for Luke Steele and local lad, Jared Hodgkiss.