Luke

Looking forward to this one for some strange reason. In our past few games we have looked average if anything, against Norwich we struggled to find the net even though we created lots of chances, we were lacklustre against Swansea and didn't have much to defend against so that was a pretty easy game. Then against Sunderland, the only reason we got a point was because of a dodgy penalty decision, which I'm not complaining about as such, because at the end of the day I was happy with the point. As for this game West Brom come into on the back of a great performance against the league leaders and I'm sure they'll be looking to build on it against a side they are capable of beating. I think on our day we are capable of beating anyone away from home (outside the top four) but last season West Brom really surprised us by beating us 4-1 at home and then we played them in a nothing game in May where they just edged it so they can been a tricky team, no doubt about it. Hopefully Drenthe will start as even though he lost the ball a few times against Sunderland he looked sharp and was actually trying to create chances. If Heitinga and Neville start in centre midfield together I won't expect much from the latter but when Rowell and Fellaini are injured, I suppose they have to fill in. I am also wondering when Barkley is going to get his chance as I thought he might have came on against Sunderland but he'll probably start against Tamworth. I think if we get an early goal we'll be all right but in the first half of games this season we haven't looked good at all so who knows. It's obviously going to be a tough game but I think we can get something out of this. On a side note, it's annoying this game is on New Years Day as I'm going to have to have a quiet one the night before as the coach leaves at half nine. Stupid Sky and moving games. West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Everton

I'd be happy with a point.

Is half nine in the morning to early to be on the ale? That is when the coaches leave after all.