Mark Waddington (right)
First published in Albion by Andy Naylor, Chief sports reporter
Mark Waddington, the Blackpool prospect Albion tried to buy, has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The 18-year-old midfielder fractured a metatarsal in training on Friday with the Championship's bottom club and has been fitted with a protective boot.
Boss Lee Clark told Blackpool's official website: "I'm frustrated for Mark, he's broken a bone in his foot and he'll be out for the rest of the season. He'll probably have to get it pinned."
The Argus revealed a fortnight ago on transfer deadline day that Albion made two offers for Waddington and were prepared to pay in the region of £100,000 to secure his services.
Waddington has made five appearances in Blackpool's first team this season.
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