Leroy delivers his Rovers/Irons verdict
There’s a problem at right back and at centre forward which isn’t ideal but the squad will have far too much for Rovers if they approach the game with the right attitude.
And to be honest I don’t have a single worry on that score because we have shown ourselves as a big occasion side anyway and even when things aren’t going great like last weekend, we have shown ourselves to possess the grit to tough things out and get a result.
The only issue is the unpredictability of the FA Cup but the reality is we should be far too strong for a Championship side currently in 18th place.
It looks very much as though Michail Antonio will take over at right back and knowing the young man’s approach to things I know he’ll do a job in there for 90 minutes.
Emenike looks set for the front role and there could hardly be a better game for him to show what he’s all about. It could be a real confidence builder for him.
Slav would have rotated the squad if everybody was fit and although the situation isn’t ideal in those two positions we’ll cope and I see a comfortable victory ahead.
Ewood Park is a great stadium with a fine surface and with over 7,000 Hammers inside we will create one hell of an atmosphere