I posted earlier that I hoped we would stuff these today, although I thought realistically it would be a draw. What a terrific surprise. Listened to the match on the radio and was surprised by the quality of our play and the sustained effort in keeping it going. When west brom got their pen, difficult to assess from the radio, I thought we were in for our usual second half collapse, but hey! Took it to them and totally dominated for the full 90.
If it was 7 - 1, they couldn't have complained, and make no mistake, they are a decent side. Usually very competitive in the middle, solid at the back and have forwards who are very powerful and confident on the ball.
Well we made them look ordinary today, and not many sides will do that to west brom this season, as comprehensively as that.
It all clicked into place today, and the confidence gained from that, going into the Arse game will work wonders. As was said earlier, just need to decide, do we need the industry of Henderson, or the Guile of Coutinho ? Gonna be a tough decision for the boss next week.
MOTM for me was Suarez, although three or four ran him close. Every one put in a shift, and we were well deserved winners. Just pray it's not a one off, and is the start of a decent run of form in time for a run of tough games.
Have to say I'm still a bit surprised, especially on our second half performance and the fact that West Brom were made to look quite poor.
Make no mistake, they were a good side at 2.59p.m. today. By 4.50p.m. they were a complete shambles.
Some of the best footy I've seen us play this season, and for the full 90, and some of the best finishing as well.
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