The elation of being named as preferred bidders for the Olympic Stadium was quickly extinguished as sloppy defending gave their relegation rivals a massive first-half advantage. But two goals from Demba Ba and one from Carlton Cole saw them share the spoils, spurred on by an away contingent of 2,500.
Downes told the club's official website, www.whufc.com: "I imagine they were fuming at half-time and so were we, (but) the way the fans stuck with us at 3-0 down and went for the whole 95 minutes and still had that hope and belief that we were going to get the winner was terrific.
"I'm so pleased with the fact we gave our fans who were there some cheer in the second half, and some hope.
"As long as we've got those fans shouting for us at home and away, I'm sure we'll be fine."
Source: PA
