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Valerien Ismael: West Brom boss blames time-wasting opponents after fans' criticism

Under-fire West Bromwich Albion boss Valerien Ismael has defended his team and tactics in the wake of widespread criticism from frustrated home fans.

After growing recent unrest, fans' chants became particularly critical in Saturday's home game with Peterborough.

Albion won 3-0 with three goals in the last 11 minutes, but Ismael was upset by criticism of his style of play, and blamed negative opponents.

"Peterborough didn't shoot once on target," he told BBC Radio WM.

"That is now a typical game for us. Opponents just waste time and don't want to play football.