West Brom boss Tony Mowbray admits he must try to address his squad's lack of top-flight experience in the January transfer window.
The promoted Baggies have struggled on their return to the Barclays Premier League and are bottom of the table after 17 games.
Mowbray had hoped to build a side with an emphasis on youth but he concedes a wise old head could help them in their predicament.
Mowbray told his club's official website, www.wba.co.uk: "Premier League experience is something, which looking back on, we've probably missed.
"It goes against my philosophies and beliefs about going and buying 33 or 34-year-olds who have played 400 games in the league.
"Yet, when I look at it, it's probably very crucial for promoted teams."
Mowbray had hoped to build a side with an emphasis on youth but he concedes a wise old head could help them in their predicament.
Mowbray told his club's official website, www.wba.co.uk: "Premier League experience is something, which looking back on, we've probably missed.
"It goes against my philosophies and beliefs about going and buying 33 or 34-year-olds who have played 400 games in the league.
"Yet, when I look at it, it's probably very crucial for promoted teams."
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