[Alouion]

Very, very proud of the lads' first half efforts. We could easily have been 2 up rather than one down. After City game, Pulis seems to have thought maybe WBA can play a more attacking game and our efforts deserved more than we got.
I was at the game last year when we lost to a late goal after a typical Pulis display. I feel sorry that last night's more ambitious performance was unrewarded.
Every player put in a major shift first half but we faded as the game wore on. Its seems clear to me that our problems are up front. Robson-Kanu is a trier but he is nowhere near good enough to start. He is better brought on late when defenders are tiring. I would not argue with anyone who says Rondon has been a disappointment but if we are to play 2 up top he has to accompany Rodriguez. It's no good bringing him on when the team is flagging towards the end.
I would not be too harsh on Nyom for his rather rash challenge. I could not see why a free kick was given against Evans leading to their goal.

Our first half performance was one of our best ever PL away efforts. We gave a high-class team some shaky moments. However we have got to start converting our chances again.