If Harold Wilson reckoned a week was a long time in politics,11 days in football must seem close to an eternity. A lot has happened since Saido Berahino said he would not play for West Bromwich Albion again on 2 September having been denied a transfer to Tottenham. Yet he made his comeback as a second-half substitute in this otherwise dull affair, met by a mixed reception.
His introduction was the only lasting memory from a forgettable scoreless draw. Although his 35-minute cameo was unspectacular, and he offered more than the man he replaced,Rickie Lambert, whose performance could hardly believe been more muted. How Tony Pulis, or who said everybody should remove some blame for the fallout from the non-transfer,could accomplish with Berahino’s goals – this was their third empty from five games.
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Source: theguardian.com