Westlake's Albion future is uncertain

Albion's loan signing Ian Westlake
Albion's loan signing Ian Westlake
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Ian Westlake is unsure about how much longer he will be with Albion.

Westlake cannot play against Leeds, his parent club and one of the Seagulls' play-off rivals, at Elland Road on March 29 and the left-sided midfielder's month on loan ends a week later.

He said: "I have no idea what is happening. If we are winning games and I am playing like I am I would be more than happy to stay but football is football and you never know.

"I am here and it's nice to be playing and be part of a good team but, as far as the future goes, I don't know."

Westlake makes his fifth successive appearance for the Seagulls at Huddersfield tomorrow night (Tues) after impressing in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Doncaster.

He said: "I love playing and it's nice to be here. I haven't been smiling so much for a long time.

"It was so nice at the weekend. We played well, the crowd were brilliant and it was nice to feel part of a team that just enjoy every day.

"I was pleased with my performance against Doncaster.

"That was probably my best so far. I hadn't played since Christmas but I have come here and had four games in two weeks, which is exactly what I needed. Hopefully I will get better every game."

Westlake has Kerry Mayo behind him again tomorrow (Tues) after former Ipswich team-mate Matt Richards suffered a hamstring injury in the first half against Doncaster.

He said: "Kerry was brilliant at the weekend. I was like 'wow' - I didn't know how good he is! He was superb.

"Obviously Richo is a miss and I do like to play with him but you have got to play with other left-backs.

"Me and Matt can't go everywhere together for all our careers."

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