Mowbray backing Murray
You may have to forgive Tony Mowbray for diverting his attention from Albion tonight when Andy Murray takes on Roger Federer in the US Open final.
The Baggies boss became friends with the Murray family when he was manager at Hibernian.
Murray takes on Federer in the New York showpiece after defeating Wimbledon champion and world No.1 Rafael Nadal.
The 21-year-old recovered from a break down in the fourth set to beat the Spaniard 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 6-4.
Murray, a huge Hibs fan, was presented with the BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year award by Mowbray back in 2005.
Mowbray watched Murray at Wimbledon the following summer, with the Dunblane-born star and brother Jamie both being presented with Hibernian shirts by the club.
Mowbray said: "He is an inspiration to everyone with the way he looks after himself.
"My young players at Hibs looked up to him."
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Chris Lepkowski - Mail man Chris Lepkowski’s view of what’s going on at West Bromwich Albion FC.
So El Mowbray manages a team that can't win and admires a tennis player who has yet to win a proper trophy.
How appropriate.