By Jemma Tappenden
February 16 2008

After sweeping aside Darren Ferguson's Peterborough United in the 4th round, West Bromwich Albion will be hoping that it is them, not their Championship counter parts Coventry City going into the hat for the Quarter finals draw. This is one of two all Championship ties which guarantees to see at least two Championship sides make it through to the next round. And that could be Albion and Wolves.

It's been 40 years since Albion last lifted the FA Cup, but with a whole host of Premiership clubs already eliminated from the competition and the Baggies flying high in the Championship, many fans will be asking themselves 'what if'?

The Baggies have not had to face anyone higher in the league rankings than themselves in the FA Cup so far this year, but draws against Charlton Athletic and Peterborough United in the 3rd and 4th rounds respectively have still posed their challenges.  And this 5th round tie against local side Coventry City could prove to be just as tough.

It took a replay and penalties for Albion to finally overcome the last Championship opposition they faced in this competition, and despite Coventry sitting 15 places below Albion in the table at present, fans will remember only too well the 4-2 defeat the suffered last time they met Coventry.  It's not all bad news though - the Baggies did beat them 4-0 last time they visited the Ricoh Arena.

Coventry City will be without several key players for this clash - Scott Dann and Daniel Fox are both cup tied.  Colin Hawkins, Ben Turner and David McNamee are all still unavailable, and Stephen Hughes is 50/50 after picking up a knock against Preston.

The Baggies themselves could be without a few familiar faces, although it is expected that Zoltan Gera (Leg injury) Roman Bednar (groin injury) and Robert Koren (Calf injury) should be fit to feature.  Skipper Jonathan Greening however is a definite absentee as he sits this one out through suspension.  Local newspapers have reported that January signing Kim Do-Heon could feature for his new club for the first time tomorrow after receiving his international clearance.

FA Cup 5th round - Coventry v WBA Preview

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West Brom
16/02/2008 00:24

FA Cup 5th round - Coventry v WBA Preview

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Lifes Little Jem
16/02/2008 10:55

And there it is - my version

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.Say Hello Wave Goodbye.
16/02/2008 12:43

And very good at it you are.



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The future is bright. The future is Stripes.


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Lifes Little Jem
16/02/2008 15:32

Why thank you kind sir.

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