Hull 2 West Brom 2: Final whistle report
WEST Brom twice came back from behind to avoid defeat in a crucial Barclays Premier League clash at Hull this afternoon.
Out-of-form Hull were the better side at the KC Stadium and were rewarded for their dominance with fine goals from the excellent Bernard Mendy and Craig Fagan.
But the Baggies twice responded and claimed what could prove an important point with a Jay Simpson strike and Chris Brunt's penalty.
The draw maintained the six-point gap between the clubs and for Hull, who have only won once in 15 games, a run of six successive defeats was at least ended.
Yet the hosts will feel they could have had more with West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson producing a number of good saves in the second half.
The Tigers had suffered a blow prior to kick-off after recent ?5million record signing Jimmy Bullard was ruled out.
Bullard made his debut off the bench in the midweek loss at West Ham but suffered discomfort in his knee afterwards and striker Daniel Cousin was also ruled out with a knee problem.
As a result, manager Phil Brown appeared to opt for a cautious line-up with on-loan forward Manucho and Brazilian Geovanni on the bench.
Yet the recalled Mendy and Fagan were clearly determined to impress and their attacking industry allowed Hull to dominate the first half.
The Baggies struggled to gain meaningful possession and
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