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It happens where it can be disruptive, and it has been disruptive.

The Baggies boss took the decision to start the game without Saido Berahino following intense speculation linking him with Spurs and he clarified that the reason he left the forward out was due to the unsettling nature of the transfer window. He’s a young lad and he needs to be protected.

“I told him not to get wrapped up in all the hype, concentrate on his football and let the other people deal with the stuff that’s going on because he can’t affect it”.

Tottenham are expected to offer £21 million this week as they hope to convince West Brom to cash in on the 22-year-old, who is eager to resolve his future as soon as possible.

He was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity when he was adjudged to have dragged down Albion’s record signing Rondon on 54 minutes. Albion want a minimum of £25million for a player they brought through the club’s academy.

Mourinho said that Terry was not to blame but suggested that an appeal would be pointless. “We have to train 11 against 10”.

Despite the side’s troubles, most of the post-match talk was centered around a player who wasn’t even on the bench for the Baggies today, Saido Berahino. Against Swansea we had ten and wanted to change the result. “And, with 10 men, the spirit and organisation and fight in defensive areas, and the intelligence to keep the ball away from risky areas… we are happy”.

Debutant Pedro broke the deadlock and set Diego Costa up for Chelsea’s second before Morrison pulled one back. “There is always a question mark because how many top players come to England and don’t perform immediately?” There are examples in our club, and in lots of clubs.

“Saido’s been good in training, doing his work”, Pulis’ number two told Drivetime.