>If Richard Chaplow has a stocking on the end of his bed on Christmas Eve, >he will be hoping it is bulging with Junichi Inamoto-style videos when he >wakes from his slumber on December 25.
BRYAN Robson has been handed a timely boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash with Reading (ko 3pm) by the return to fitness of key trio Ronnie Wallwork, Junichi Inamoto and Zoltan Gera
But the Baggies boss will be forced to make do without Neil Clement, who suffered a head injury in Monday's 2-1 defeat by Villa, and Thomas Gaardsoe (hamstring).
Wallwork sat out the derby date but has now managed to shake off the ankle injury he picked up in the 1-0 New Year's Eve defeat at Liverpool.
Inamoto (thigh) and Gera (groin) are also back in full training after lengthy spells on the sidelines.
"Clem took quite a bad knock to the head on Monday and the specialist has advised us not to risk him," said Robson.
"Thomas Gaardsoe still has a hamstring injury.
"All the other players are available for selection at this moment in time.
"It will be good to have all the midfield players back because that's where I felt we lost the game against Villa.
"We didn't have the freshness in the midfield area because of all the injuries over the Christmas period.
"Ronnie's come through training okay today (Thursday), as did Zoltan and Ina."
Robert Earnshaw has been handed a DVD by West Brom manager Bryan Robson highlighting what aspects of his game need to improve for him to become an established Premiership player.
Robson employed the same methods earlier in the season with Junichi Inamoto and the Japanese star took his suggestions on board and has become a key part of the Baggies side.
Earnshaw, who has had two transfer requests rejected in the past month by Robson, is a proven goalscorer and was on target 14 times in his first season with Albion.
But Robson feels other aspects of Earnshaw's game such as his link-up play need to get better if he wants to play regular top-flight football.
Robson said: "We know that when Earnie gets chances, he is probably our best finisher but he has got to improve other aspects of his game which contribute to the team.
"Earnie has not quite grasped that yet. I need players who can grasp that and score goals to get us into a better position in the Premier League.
"We did the same with Inamoto and he has added the defensive qualities that a central midfield player needs as part of his game.
"Earnie has got a similar DVD to the one we gave 'Ina'. It is about things like hold-up play and the timing of his runs which, for me, is what Earnie needs to add to his game to be a Premiership player.
"Like I said, we know about his goalscoring and the pace he has got to go past people but you have got to have a little bit more than that.
"If you are going through a bad patch where you are not scoring, then you need to contribute other things to the team."
"We did the same with (Japan midfielder Junichi) Inamoto and he has added the defensive qualities that a central midfield player needs as part of his game.
Albion have missed the energy and creativity of returning midfielder Junichi Inamoto. The Japanese midfielder is likely to be in a direct battle with Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell in a key battle. Inamoto's vision and mobility will be vital to unlocking the Reading defence.
The flame haired former England under 21 international Steve Sidwell has long been considered one of the best midfielders outside the Premier League. Despite the 23 year old's sale by Arsenal, Sidwell is still well regarded by Arsene Wenger, who has tipped his former youth player to go on and establish himself as a regular in the top flight of English football. Sidwell has scored six goals so far this season.� � http://www.wbazone.com/news/article.php?newsitem=9726
West Brom will welcome back midfielders Ronnie Wallwork and Junichi Inamoto after injury for the clash with the runaway Coca-Cola Championship leaders.
Zoltan Gera is also fit after his hernia problem but central defenders Neil Clement and Thomas Gaardsoe are both out ? Clement took a bang to his head against Aston Villa in the Barclays Premiership and a specialist has advised him not to play this weekend, while Gaardsoe has a hamstring injury.
Darren Moore could deputise alongside Curtis Davies, while Kanu may be playing his last game before departing for African Nations Cup duty with Nigeria - although Albion hope he can play in next weekend’s clash with Wigan.
>>925 >Albion have missed the energy and creativity of returning midfielder >Junichi Inamoto. The Japanese midfielder is likely to be in a direct >battle with Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell in a key battle. >Inamoto's vision and mobility will be vital to unlocking the Reading >defence.
おお、 Inamoto's vision and mobility will be vital とか言われてんじゃん。 vital って重たい言葉だよな。 がんばらんとな。