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Tony Pulis' style of football may be basic but it's harsh to blame him for West Brom's woes

A goal down to Bournemouth, the frustration was understandable. The West Brom supporters sung the name of their manager, Tony Pulis — then told him, scatologically, what they thought of his football.

And it isn't Barcelona, we know that. But then neither are West Brom. As Pulis pointed out after the game, in the 20 months since he arrived, owner Jeremy Peace has been looking to sell the club. So Pulis's remit has not been to gamble, to bring in the kids, to fly high or reach for the stars. Just don't get relegated.

There's your mission statement.