Darren Moore: West Brom can pull off the great escape

Moore was part of the Baggies side that created history in 2005 by becoming the first team to avoid the drop after being bottom at Christmas.

Bryan Robson's side stayed up thanks to a final day victory over Portsmouth.

Now the Baggies are in an equally perilous position with Alan Pardew's men seven points from safety with just 11 games remaining.

Albion were also rocked last week after Jonny Evans, Gareth Barry, Jake Livermore and Boaz Myhill were forced to apologise after stealing a taxi in Spain.

And while Moore admits it's been a tough few days, he says everyone at the club is determined to put things right by beating Huddersfield on Saturday and then going on a run that keeps them in the Premier League.

"It’s been a tough week but the response from everyone has been one of determination," he said.

"The players want to get back to the football side of things where they can affect things for the right reasons.

"That’s what everybody wants to do, get back on the training pitch and have a good build up to the game on Saturday which we all know is a very important game for the football club.

"The reason why it’s so crucial is there for all to see. We’re running out of games.

"But there’s still 11 games from now until the end of the season where every game really matters.

"That’s the position we’re in. We have an inner belief that we can still do it. We believe that we’re capable of putting a run together and start climbing the table.

"We start on Saturday. A win breeds so much in terms of confidence, performances, morale. But in and around the place, within the club, there’s already been a great atmosphere, one of determination.

"The supporters know that I speak from the heart. And, with a victory on Saturday, we know we can put a run together and get out of it."

Moore says Albion's escape in 2005 should give the current team belief they will beat the drop.

"It’s there – it can be done," he continued.

"I’m saying this to everybody now. Don’t be afraid. Just believe. Just believe. If you have that inner belief, all things can be achieved.

"We were exactly the same back then. I remember we had an inner belief, we trusted one another.

"Let’s everybody just believe together. If we’re in the boat, paddling in the same direction, we can achieve what would seem the impossible.

"I’m saying that from everybody inside the club. From staff, to players, to supporters, to everybody.

"Let’s all get together and come to The Hawthorns on Saturday with belief. The supporters have been excellent this season, absolutely fantastic. I need you for the 12th man on Saturday. Put the last week behind us and let's look forward. I need you."