Mowbray pins his hopes on January

WEST BROM may have been a breath of fresh air in the Premier League this season, but even Tony Mowbray is beginning to realise that principles are not worth more than points.

The Albion manager admits he is ready to take risks when the transfer window re-opens in a bid to keep his side in the top flight after this thoroughly unjust defeat, which saw his side squander untold chances.

Ishmael Miller gave them the lead but goals from Henri Camara and Emmerson Boyce – with two minutes remaining – turned the match on its head. The priority for Mowbray is a striker to take the weight off Miller as West Brom have managed only 11 goals in 15 league games.