West Brom kept their place at the top of the Championship table after a flurry of midweek matches, but it wasn’t without a few nervy moments.
The division’s basement boys Barnsley were on for the upset of the night when they went into the break two goals to the good at the Hawthorns.
A quickfire brace from Cauley Woodrow had the Tykes in the front seat, but at the break, Albion boss Slaven Bilic inspired a comeback with his tactical decisions.
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The Croatian withdrew Nathan Ferguson for Conor Townsend and Kyle Edwards for Filip Krovinovic, and it paid dividends as the Baggies salvaged a point.
It was the introduction of the more natural left-back in Townsend that proved most valuable as he teed up the enigmatic Brazilian’s equaliser nine minutes from time, leaving several supporters raving over his impact.
One fan claimed his assist was ‘very Bruntesque’ after he whipped in a cross from deep, clearly reminiscent of the type the long-serving Chris Brunt has produced over the past 12 years in the west Midlands.
Another member of the Baggies faithful said the 26-year-old completely changed the game while one more suggested Townsend should start against Charlton Athletic on Saturday.
Here’s the best of the reaction:
