West Bromwich Albion boss may give loan signing Jay Simpson a starring role

Jan 6 2009 by Christopher Lepkowski, Birmingham Mail

did little to help his own display. But Mowbray is confident the player will come good sooner, rather than later, and hinted he may play a significant role against Villa.

“Saturday was a difficult game for anybody to play in,” added Mowbray.

“And it was two-fold for Jay.

“Robbie Koren hadn’t been feeling well and I felt the game needed livening up so we threw him in on to the outside and got him on to the pitch.

“I hope he plays some role at Villa.

“Saturday wasn’t an ideal game because of the tempo of the match and I hope he will be a big plus for us.

“He showed flashes of his mobility pace and hunger to play for the team.

“Strikers need a break and hopefully he’ll get a goal soon.”