Tonight Bournemouth face Play-Off final losers West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Bournemouth are famous for their cup upsets so their is no reason why they can’t claim a result especially with Bond’s new side.
Vital Quotes:
West Bromwich Albion Team News:
Richard Chaplow looks likely to miss the clash tonight with the Cherries after picking up an injury to his foot during the 2-1 defeat away to Burnley.
Tony Mowbray has spent a grand total of £5350000 so far during the transfer period and has brought in Felipe Teixeira, Leon Barnet, Pele, Carl Heofkens and James Morrison. However, they have sold both Diomansy Kamara and Jason Koumas who were arguably two of West Brom’s key players.
Player to watch: Kevin Phillips
Former Aston Villa hitman Kevin Phillips will be the man to watch tonight. He has scored 218 times in his career and scored against Burnley at the weekend.
AFC Bournemouth Team News:
Moss is going to take Asmir Begovic’s place tonight to avoid the loanee being cup tied. Kevin Bond is giving Neil Moss a chance to prove himself in this match that he should be first choice pick over Begovic.
‘Mossy will be back in against West Brom and I know he will react in the right way and go out there with the attitude that he’ll show me he’s the best option that we have.’www.afcb.co.uk
Tonight Neil Young will return from a three match suspension which saw him miss the clash at the weekend.
Russell Perrett (knee), Marvin Bartley (wrist), Danny Hollands (hamstring) and Steven Foley (back) are out of the match whilst Ryan Garry is rested. Paul Telfer is also a doubt. Max Gradel, Garreth O’Connor, Jean Christophe have all been cleared by their clubs to play in the cup clash. Darren Anderton will captain the side.
Player to watch: Max Gradel
The young loanee from Leicester made his official debut for the Cherries on Saturday against Nottingham Forest. He had a very good game and looked very sharp going up the wing.
Match Facts & Stats
The last time Bournemouth played away at the Hawthorns the Cherries lost 2-1 in 1992, however the clubs clashed in 1999 in the FA Cup which saw the Cherries win 1-0 and progress to the next round.
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AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield Town
