[BaggieSteve]

Are you working on the basis that Gayle and Heghazi are unfit, despite the positive noises coming from the Hawthorns of their fitness?

The above team is based on Hegazi and Gayle not being able to play. If they are fit to play then Hegazi would come in for Bartley and Bartley drops to the bench, Townsend misses out and Gayle would replace Harper on the bench.

It is only Wednesday so I’m sure we’ll find out for definite if they are ok to play later in the week.

Interesting. If Gayle is fit, in my view he has to start, he's the most potent and effective striker we have at the club. Whilst that would require a change to the formation, I think that has to be managed to play him. I would also keep Harper on the bench regardless of other player availability; as much as I love him Brunt would drop out to make way for Harper as I think we need some younger legs. Having Brunt come on to replace either Hoolahan or Morrison would not, in my view, help as much as a youthful Harper.