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JAMES BACKS ‘STRONG’ PHILLIPS

SUPPORT: Morrison

WEST Brom head coach James Morrison defended Nat Phillips as a “strong character” after a second successive derby mistake led to the only goal in the defeat to Birmingham.
The ex-Liverpool defender’s back pass let in Wolves’ Fer Lopez to win the Black Country derby 1-0 last time out.
And Phillips gave away the penalty yesterday when he fouled August Priske who slotted home from the spot. Morrison said: “I do back him because at times in the season he’s been excellent.
“I understand he’s made two errors, but...

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