Micky Mellon warns Town are back on track

In-form Albion arrive at Greenhous Meadow under the watchful guidance of recently-appointed manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who has won his first two games in charge.

Town, however, suffered a heart-breaking loss at Exeter where they let slip a two-goal lead to lose 3-2.

But Mellon feels the game at St James Park has allowed his team to develop into a better side.

He said: "We were very disappointed to lose against Exeter, especially considering how well we playing in the first half, but it has given us a chance to really work on things this week.

"We have had a fantastic week training and I believe we are now a much better side than the one that played last weekend.

"We have learnt the lessons from that game, we came in on Monday and highlighted the areas we needed to improve and we have done that. It's been terrific."

Meanwhile, Mellon was able to boost his ranks yesterday with the arrival of Fulham full-back Josh Passley, 20, who has signed on loan until January 5 after the London club re-called Jack Grimmer.

The club were close to bringing in a second player, but the move collapsed moments before the 5pm deadline.

Mellon said: "I'm delighted to have been able to bring in Josh.

"We have a very good relationship with Fulham but we also have a good analysis system so we make sure we are always prepared with a replacement if we lose someone.

"We were aware of Josh when we went in for Jack and he is very talented boy. He has all the attributes to be a top player."

Captain Liam Lawrence will miss tomorrow's game, after picking up five yellow cards.