12-02-2015, 00:13
Wow. Just wow. To put this win into perspective, the last time we beat a higher-placed team by more than a single goal was exactly two years ago at Anfield. That's a damning indictment of how bad we've been for the 730 days since, but also - we can dare to hope - the first glimpse of a corner being turned.
It wasn't all one-way traffic, but yes, easily the best we've been under Pulis so far, and at no point did Swansea really knock on the door or cause us serious problems. And then you've got the continuing redemption of Brown Ideye, skinning Swans players like they were under-15s, harrying their defence all the time and taking his goal with real composure. Saido's goal was another beauty, and I really, really hope that's the beginning of a fine partnership between the two (what was that about them being too similar to play together, Mr Irvine?!)
Tony and the players deserve all the plaudits they get tonight. Long way still to go, but this was a big step in the right direction.
It wasn't all one-way traffic, but yes, easily the best we've been under Pulis so far, and at no point did Swansea really knock on the door or cause us serious problems. And then you've got the continuing redemption of Brown Ideye, skinning Swans players like they were under-15s, harrying their defence all the time and taking his goal with real composure. Saido's goal was another beauty, and I really, really hope that's the beginning of a fine partnership between the two (what was that about them being too similar to play together, Mr Irvine?!)
Tony and the players deserve all the plaudits they get tonight. Long way still to go, but this was a big step in the right direction.
"I would rather spend a holiday in Tuscany than in the Black Country, but if I were compelled to choose between living in West Bromwich or Florence, I should make straight for West Bromwich." - J.B. Priestley