West Brom debrief: Finally a role reverse, huge influence of midfield returnees and chance for defender?

This time the bride

More last-gasp drama but this time - mercifully - it finally went the way of Albion.

Six stoppage-time goals, five in the Championship, had gone against the Baggies this term but that only tells half the story of a club who managed to throw points away time and again in the final 15 or 20 minutes of matches.

Jayson Molumby's memorable strike in the comeback win over Swansea was the only time that sort of late drama has gone in Albion's favour this term.

In the wake of his first game in charge, the late home defeat to Middlesbrough, Ramsay referenced the "scars" he does not yet have from the season that has gone before him. That was clearly a nod to the sheer number of blows this group of players have been struck with towards the end of games.

It is clear the scars are yet to fully heal. Such fragility, certainly mentally, is bound to be a root cause to the consistent late unravelling.

At Pride Park, however, roles were reversed. In truth there seemed little on the cards for either side with the clash meandering towards a 1-0 home win. Opportunities were at a premium in the second half.

But Ramsay's men found a second wind in stoppage time and forced a series of dead balls and deliveries into the box. If there is one thing we know from his Minnesota days, a Ramsay side can be productive from set-pieces. Perhaps this is a start.

Mepham's intervention only rescued a point and much more is required, but it has to be hoped that the sprit on show alongside an improved, battling display from the Norwich humiliation can serve Albion well.

It simply has to be the start of improved results.

Diakite strength in midfield boost

Ousmane Diakite returned to the starting line-up just days after completing compassion leave following the death of his brother.

The Malian, who had returned to his homeland, knew Albion were in desperate need of a midfield boost and got straight back to work with an admirable sense of mental strength and courage.

Alongside him, the returning Jayson Molumby also completed the full fixture following injury. Alex Mowatt, also back, remained an unused sub.

Those returnees were a huge boost to Ramsay. He has not bleated about their absence, but any incoming boss without a single available midfielder is in choppy water.

Albion won the battle in the middle of the park and did not deserve to trail, but for new goalkeeper Max O'Leary's error. Midfield is clearly a hugely significant area.

Deserved Campbell return

Centre-back George Campbell had been unfortunate to be out of the fold after his eye-catching work in tough circumstances at right-back this season.

Ramsay's change to a 3-4-3 has allowed room for an extra central defender and at Pride Park Campbell took his chance.

He played in a back three in the MLS - which Ramsay will be more than aware of - and his traits seem to suit the role perfectly.

Campbell now deserves a run on the right of that back three. With Krystian Bielik potentially struggling with his shoulder there may be an extra opening. Campbell can make an even bigger impact in a more natural position.