West Brom debrief: Albion irony, skipper's impact, a striking conundrum and Eric Ramsay sympathy
It was a platform for Eric Ramsay's West Brom - and a point that could prove crucial come the end of the season.
They didn't set the world alight but they showed fighting spirit. They showed, at least for one game, they are up for the battle.
A point against Stoke and other results lifted Albion above the relegation line - but they head to Birmingham City on Tuesday night hoping for more of the same.
Here is a look at some key points to come from the the draw with Stoke:
The defensive irony
The irony of Albion looking defensively better with less defenders on the pitch will not be lost on Ramsay. He tried his back five, and it just didn't work.
He scrapped it on Saturday and it proved fruitful as Albion made Stoke look toothless.
So that debate is settled. You can understand why he wanted to change and find a solution and beyond the summer with a pre-season it may work, but a back four is what this side knows and it has to stay for now.
