Darren Moore praises West Bromwich Albion back-up goalkeeper Jonathan Bond

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Darren Moore has never picked Jonathan Bond to start a Championship game for West Bromwich Albion.

Darren Moore has told the Birmingham Mail that he has been very impressed by Jonathan Bond’s performances in West Bromwich Albion training.

Bond joined West Brom from Reading in the summer, and he has only been used in a back-up role so far.

The 25-year-old is yet to make a league appearance for the Baggies, but he has been catching the eye in training.

“In training I get to see him on a daily basis and I’ve seen Bondy grow in stature, I’ve watched him perform heroics in trainings and I’ve watched him be patient and wait for his opportunity,” Moore said.

Bond has been kept out of West Brom’s team by Sam Johnstone so far, who was also a summer recruit.

And the calls for Bond to be handed a starting chance at Albion are only growing louder.

Johnstone has failed to entirely convinced at the Hawthorns, and conceded three goals to Middlesbrough at the weekend.

Bond, meanwhile, has always looked assured when given a chance in cup competition.

Bond could put further pressure on Johnstone this evening, if he impresses in West Brom’s FA Cup game against Brighton & Hove Albion.