Schu says thanks a Million for inspiring comeback kids

Published date07 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Celtic loanee Mikey Johnston and Jed Wallace fired Carlos Corberan's charges two goals ahead

But influential Million Manhoef got the Potters back into the game before Andre Vidigal scored the rebound after Alex Palmer saved his penalty.

"We've shown character,"

said Schumacher, whose side are now four points clear of danger. "We didn't lose our composure or faith. We kept going for it and got our rewards.

"We knew we'd tire them and get something at the end, and that's exactly what happened. They equalised with their first attack in the second half. It was almost a smash and grab but we deserved something."

Palmer made good saves to keep out Ryan Mmaee and Sead Haksabanovic.

Johnston smashed home before Wallace netted a neat second.

Manhoef's first goal for the hosts came at the perfect time before Vidigal made amends for his spotkick error to seal a point.

Andreas Weimann missed a sitter deep into added time.

The Baggies are six points clear of...

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