Youssouf Mulumbu - who's he then?

Albion's new signing was down the training ground.

But don't get too excited about seeing him this Saturday. Mulumbu is very much an 'underbelly' (as copyrighted by Tony Mowbray) signing who you will find in the pecking order alongside the Dorrans and Worralls of this world, rather than the immediate first-team next to the Morrisons or Korens.

What's the point in that you yell? Well he's an investment for the future. It's a low fee, of around £250k, he's played for France under-21, represented Congo and was being kept out by Makélélé and Jérémy Clément at Paris Saint-Germain. He's got potential, he's a decent tackler, athletic and was highly rated by Paul Le Guen, who simply had no place for him in his squad.

And besides, the much-needed and much-wanted first-team defensive midfielder may be yet to come. Tony Mowbray wants more in before Monday's tea-time deadline and, if all goes to plan, one will be an anchor man. Whether that will be Obodo or someone else remains to be seen but there were several names being discussed at today's board meeting.

Other good news includes Paul Robinson's card being rescinded. Robbo may not be every fan's cup of tea but Albion need every player they can get during this injury crisis.

And, let's be honest, it goes some way to making up for Tuesday night's refereeing injustices.