Tony Brown names Stoke City ace Jack Bonham as ‘the reason’ behind 1-1 draw v West Brom

Stoke City’s goalkeeper Jack Bonham received praise from pundit Tony Brown for his stellar performance, which was deemed “the reason” behind the club’s 1-1 draw with West Brom in the Championship clash at The Hawthorns. Despite Lynden Gooch opening the scoring for Stoke and Brandon Thomas-Asante equalizing for West Brom, the match ended in a draw.

Speaking on BBC Radio WM, Brown highlighted Bonham’s contributions, emphasizing three exceptional saves in the second half that played a crucial role in securing the draw for Stoke. While the team couldn’t secure a clean sheet, Bonham’s impressive goalkeeping undoubtedly earned his side a valuable point.

The overall performance of Stoke, particularly the hard work of Bonham’s teammates under the management of Carlos Corberan, contributed to the managerless Potters earning a hard-fought point. West Brom, sitting fifth in the Championship table with 36 points from 22 matches, may feel disappointed with the result, especially given their attempts to find a winner after going 1-0 down in the 12th minute.

Stoke, currently in 19th place with 23 points from 22 matches, showcased resilience to hold West Brom to a draw. Despite Bonham’s heroic saves, the team will need to address its finishing touch in the final third to secure more points in their push for promotion. West Brom’s next fixtures include a trip to Middlesbrough and a home encounter with Norwich City.