United draft in Martis

Last updated : 04 January 2008 By Matt Blanchard

Martis arrives on a one month loan deal, and the Baggies have given him permission to play in the FA Cup tie against Preston on Saturday.

The Dutch centre-back may be forced straight into the starting XI, giving Ian Baraclough a rest from the side.

Tony Mowbray's side signed Martis from Scottish side Hibernian in a £50,000 deal in the summer, having previously worked with Mowbray at Easter Road.

"Opportunities have been hard to come by for Shelton here so far but I particularly like his qualities," explained Mowbray.

"We need to see him play Championship football. Hopefully, he'll get that opportunity at Scunthorpe and will come back really competing hard for a place in the first team."