Despite a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, which leaves West Brom in an even more dire position, the manager did find time to praise one player.

Chris Brunt was the man who got the praise from his coach Alan Pardew following the game.

Even at 33, Brunt managed to start the game and put in an impressive performance. Now he is in line for a one-year contract extension.

"He's been a terrific servant for this football club," said Pardew to the Express and Star.

"I only took him off (for youngster Sam Field in the 82nd minute on Saturday) to get a bit more energy on the pitch and see if we could retrieve the situation. I thought he was very good (on Saturday)."