Mowbray encourages 'high-spirited' West Brom to remain positive

Apr 21 2009 by Robert Tanner, Birmingham Post

“When you looked at the two teams today, I was more than happy we could compete against a team full of top, top international players.

“We could have got something out of the game but ultimately we weren’t good enough. We missed chances and lost four goals.

“It’s about trying to win a game which is why, if you love the game, you will have seen a great game of football today. There were two attack-minded teams out there and I think that’s what English football should be all about. But there has got to be winners and losers in this game.

“We’ve got five games to go and we will go and try to be as positive as we can to try to win them.”

Goalkeeper Scott Carson has endured a tumultuous season. The former Liverpool and Aston Villa keeper has been kept busy and has produced some stunning saves. However, there have also been a few basic errors that have been ruthlessly punished, although Mowbray had sympathy with his number one over City’s controversial second goal.

Carson was incensed that a blatant foul on him by Felipe Caicedo went unpunished and allowed Nedum Onuoha to head home. The England keeper remonstrated strongly to referee Mike Jones and had to be hauled away by team-mate Paul Robinson after being booked.

Mowbray was also full of praise for the excellent travelling support. Despite their side winning, it was the City fans who were voicing their dissent. Mowbray added: “Our supporters have had a tough season but they still turn out in numbers and still fill The Hawthorns. We owe it to them to go and win some football matches between now and the end of the season. Great credit must go to the supporters for sticking by the team.”