Not starting a James Perch witch hunt or jumping on any band-wagon, but just watched the highlights again of the game last night, and James Perch is to blame in a big way for West Brom's second and third goal. I'v seen a few people praising him of late, but he is still making crucial mistakes that are costing us points!
His marking is woeful and always gives his man an abundance of space. As someone has pointed out we leak alot more goals when he is in the team. I'd rather see youth given a chance.
If Perch wasn't in the team last night we would have probably got a draw, if not a win!!
We need defenders thats a given, but I feel Perch should be dropped immediatley, although I think Pardew will be too stubborn to do so! I'd rather play leon best CB and thats say something.
His marking is woeful and always gives his man an abundance of space. As someone has pointed out we leak alot more goals when he is in the team. I'd rather see youth given a chance.
If Perch wasn't in the team last night we would have probably got a draw, if not a win!!
We need defenders thats a given, but I feel Perch should be dropped immediatley, although I think Pardew will be too stubborn to do so! I'd rather play leon best CB and thats say something.

at least someone else can see the bigger picture