Player Ratings Vs West Brom (a)

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Brian Cartlidge
Taylor - A better all-round display but at fault for Albion's first goal.

Melchiot - Struggled again defensively - a few good moments offensively.

Clapham - Not at his best yet but did ok.

Upson - Much better performance.

Cunningham - Ditto Upson.

Pennant - Always a threat and some superb crosses for two of the goals.

Butt - Played well again.

Jarosik
- Superb considering it was only his second game and rewarded with a well-taken goal.

Johnson - Made a difference down the left flank but a poor attempted clearance which resulted in the Baggies second goal had us on the edge of our seats

Heskey - Absolutely superb!

Forssell - Good first half but clearly got tired.

SUBS:
Izzett
- Never showed.

Pandiani - Struggled as a lone striker.

Clemence - Came on to bolster the midfield with ten minutes left and did just that.

SUBS NOT USED: Vaesen, Gray.