West Bromwich Albion Football Club News

• Nickname:The Baggies
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Roy Hodgson

• Ground:The Hawthorns
• Capacity:25,400

Mowbray enjoys Albion draw

04 Oct 2007 - 09:23:56

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West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray claimed he enjoyed Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Stoke City despite not picking up three points at The Hawthorns.

Leon Barnett repaid a slice of his £3million transfer fee as he rescued a point for the Baggies.

Central defender Barnett, snapped up from Luton Town during the summer, capped a stirring fightback with a 73rd minute strike.

But despite the solitary point, Mowbray was pleased with the overall performance of his side.

"I was delighted with the display - full of determination, character, quality and endeavour," he said.

"I enjoyed watching it is probably the best way for me to describe it.

"As a coach at times it can be frustrating standing there and watching your team, but I enjoyed us passing and trying to create against a very stubborn team tonight.

"That is what football is. I would say it was a contrast of styles tonight but they were very dangerous on the break and I've got a total respect for their striking partnership."