Brown is ready

Last updated : 04 March 2009 By Andy
The 26 year old will get his chance to prove himself for the next few games should Paul Robinson not be fit enough to play after picking up a shoulder injury in the game against Hull on Sunday.

Robinson is a major doubt, and Brown said: "I haven't had many chances so I will do my best to grab this one.

"This might sound silly but being stuck in mid-table you don't have anything to play for. Being at the top or in a relegation fight is what's exciting.

"The pressure that's on us is fantastic. I was saying to the boys yesterday there's nothing better than going away and beating teams like Hull and their fans are going mad at you.

"Feeling the buzz and the nervousness is great, playing in the pressure of the Premier League is what it's all about."

Allardyce said: "It's going to be touch and go with Paul, we'll give it until the morning but it's doubtful.

"Jason did well on Sunday so he may get another chance. A strong mentality should stand him in good stead but I for one would settle for mid-table obscurity right now - but we are a long way from that at the moment."