ALBION boss Jeff Wood may turn to the kids in a bid to halt his side's slump.

Wood is considering sweeping changes for Saturday's home game against Darlington.

That could mean a call-up to the squad for the likes of youth team trio Danny Davis, Duncan McArthur and Scott Ramsay.

"There will be changes," Wood pledged. "Nobody can come knocking on my door asking why they have been left out, because we have just lost five games on the spin.

"Young players like Danny Davis will definitely be in the frame and there may be a possibility of someone like Duncan McArthur or Scott Ramsay being involved.

"They have done well in the reserves, so the natural progression is to have a look at them in the first team."

Paul Armstrong and Lawrence Davies, who both did well when they came on against Cardiff on Tuesday, are also expected to figure.

Wood's options are being stretched to breaking point by injuries and suspensions.

Jeff Minton (ankle), Ross Johnson (back) and Rod Thomas (ankle) are all still sidelined.

Michael Bennett and Andy Arnott are both banned on Saturday, while Arnott also misses the trip to Hartlepool on Saturday week.

Jamie Moralee starts a three-match suspension in the home clash with Barnet on March 27, which Kevin Nicholls now misses as well following his fourth booking in under a fortnight against Cardiff.

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