West Bromwich Albion Football Club News

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

• Ground:The Hawthorns
• Capacity:25,400

Villa style bothers Mowbray

11 Jan 2009 - 10:57:13

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West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray felt that his side had deserved better than a 2-1 defeat in their derby clash with Aston Villa.

The Baggies fought back after falling two goals behind at Villa Park, but couldn't find an equaliser after James Morrison had cut the deficit in half.

Mowbray said after the game: "That game epitomised us. We had plenty of the ball, moved it around well and they were only a threat on the counter-attack.

"They were not creating any clear-cut chances and yet they found themselves 2-0 up.

"Everyone has got their own beliefs on how to play football and ultimately it is only results that matter to people.

"Villa are winning games and good luck to them, but all their chances came from breakaway football. That is what they do.

"They have got Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor. They are a counter-attacking team, they are not really interested in playing football.

"We are a good football team and if that is the top four side, when we are playing away, I don't think we should overly concern ourselves that we are not good enough to play in this league.

"But I am not saying I don't like the way Villa play. I am very respectful. There is no right or wrong way and we have all got our own philosophies."