Still in a state of disbelief following the shock retirement of 22-year-old goalkeeper Shane Supple, Ipswich travelled to the Hawthorns aiming to notch their first victory of the new campaign. However, Shabazz Napier Jersey clinical finishing from West Brom meant Ipswich sit uncomfortably with just one point from four games, also leading to many Town faithful coming round to the belief that the appointment of Roy Keane could prove yet another false dawn.Goals from You souf Mulumbu and Robert Koren ensured West Brom return to the leading pack, alongside fellow promotion contenders, Newcastle United and Middlesbrough.Supple said he had lost his pa sion for the game, though there were no such problems for Roy Keanes first choice keeper. Washington Wizards Hoodie If it werent for local boy Richard Wright, the score line could have been embarra sing. The former Arsenal stopper made some spectacular saves, including one from the penalty spot.A fine display from Richard Wright was not enough for Ipswich The first half started with The Baggies penning the visitors back. Their free-flowing football may not have worked in the Premier League, but on Saturday Roberto di Matteo reaped the rewards. Mulumbu gave them the lead after just ten minutes, with a low shot that somehow made its way through the bodies.That goal sparked somewhat of a response from Ipswich. However Jerome Robinson Jersey some impre sive build-up play never paid off, with most of their play being channelled through 16-year-old Connor Wickham, Lee Martin, and Jon Stead; though nobody could find an end product. The Baggies would if made it two shortly after, however, if it wasnt for a magnificent double save from Wright in the Ipswich goal. Luke Moore shot required a strong hand, before Korens unchallenged header forced Wright to react quickly.At this point it was a fairly open game, but West Brom delivered a killer blow when Koren finished well after a one-two with Chris Washington Wizards T-Shirts Wood. That goal pretty much summed up the first 45 minutes, with the hosts decisivene s the difference between the two sides.Koren finishes off a neat moveThe second half started with the away side piling the pre sure on Scott Carsons goal, and the England international did well to maintain his sides two goal lead. Although the game looked lost for the visitors when defender Tommy Smith brought down Shaun Cummings Otto Porter Jr. Jersey in the box. Richard Wright, however, capped his man-of-the-match by saving Luke Moores penalty with his foot.The game ended in a 2-0 victory for di Matteos side, putting Roy Keane under more pre sure than Julio Baptistas deck chair. The defeat means Ipswich have taken just one point from four games, and Keanes young side drift further away from the John Wall Jersey promotion places. West Brom, however, remain in touch with the leading pack.TeamsWest Bromwich AlbionIpswich Town19Scott Carson1Richard Wright24Shelton Martis2David Wright4Marek Cech5Alex Bruce3Jonas Ol son15Pim Balkestein2Joe Mattock35Tommy Smith26Shaun Cummings8Lee Martin7Robert Koren7Owen Garvan11Chris Brunt36Liam Trotter21You souf Mulunbu14Jonathan Stead16Luke Moore19Jonathan Walters15Chris Woods40Connor Wickham
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