Since taking over on the first day of 2015, Pulis has overseen 38 Premier League games across two halves of two seasons and won 50 points in the process.
Not only would that tally be enough to finish in the top 10 for the past eight years, it's also more points than the Baggies have ever managed to pick up in a single Premier League season.
When Albion finished eighth under Steve Clarke in 2012-13, they did so with 49 points, writes Matt Wilson.
Pulis was brought in to turn around the club’s fortunes – quickly. He did just that, losing only one of his first eight games.
He guided the club to mid-table security last season, picking up 27 points from 19 games and finishing 13th. Without doubt, his appointment was a success.
This season, however, supporters have questioned the longevity of his tactics, as they viewed the progress of Leicester, Watford and Crystal Palace with envy.
Albion are still 13th, and Pulis has picked up 23 points from 19 games this campaign. Some teams with similar budgets are enjoying success playing more expansive football.
One swallow does not a summer make, but the performance against Newcastle should offer a renewed sense of optimism.
This is how Albion can play when they take the game to the opposition and everything clicks. The Baggies have been great without the ball this season, not so good with it.
Yes, Steve McClaren’s team were dreadful, but Albion put together several passing moves that hinted at an improvement.
Supporters wonder why attacking players, such as Callum McManaman, are left on the bench.
But Stephane Sessegnon inclusion is proof that Pulis will reward creative players – as long as they also work hard.
Not only would that tally be enough to finish in the top 10 for the past eight years, it's also more points than the Baggies have ever managed to pick up in a single Premier League season.
When Albion finished eighth under Steve Clarke in 2012-13, they did so with 49 points, writes Matt Wilson.
Pulis was brought in to turn around the club’s fortunes – quickly. He did just that, losing only one of his first eight games.
He guided the club to mid-table security last season, picking up 27 points from 19 games and finishing 13th. Without doubt, his appointment was a success.
This season, however, supporters have questioned the longevity of his tactics, as they viewed the progress of Leicester, Watford and Crystal Palace with envy.
Albion are still 13th, and Pulis has picked up 23 points from 19 games this campaign. Some teams with similar budgets are enjoying success playing more expansive football.
One swallow does not a summer make, but the performance against Newcastle should offer a renewed sense of optimism.
This is how Albion can play when they take the game to the opposition and everything clicks. The Baggies have been great without the ball this season, not so good with it.
Yes, Steve McClaren’s team were dreadful, but Albion put together several passing moves that hinted at an improvement.
Supporters wonder why attacking players, such as Callum McManaman, are left on the bench.
But Stephane Sessegnon inclusion is proof that Pulis will reward creative players – as long as they also work hard.
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