Emerton strike huge Baggies blow

West Brom 1 Blackburn 1

The Australia cancelled out a first-half goal from the impressive Kieran Richardson to leave Bryan Robson’s side in the bottom three. The Baggies moved level on points with Norwich and Crystal Palace but remain in the relegation zone as they have an inferior goal difference.

Albion had legitimate appeals for a penalty turned down when Andy Todd appeared to hold back Campbell as he challenged for an inswinging 17th minute free-kick from Kieran Richardson. Albion appealed in vain for a second penalty when a fierce Wallwork drive appeared to hit the hands of Aaron Mokoena on its way out for a corner.