Megson: Penalty Decision Was Turning Point

Last updated : 19 September 2004 By Sam
The Baggies boss admitted that the new signings failure to convert a 30th minute spot kick, despite the gamesmanship of the Fulham players, swung the impetus of the game the Londoners way.

"We began well and took the upper hand but I was bitterly disappointed in the manner we conceded our goal," he said after the 1-1 draw.

"We should have taken the lead but Robert’s penalty wasn’t to a good enough standard.

"That was disappointing because I thought we deserved to be going in at half-time 1-0 up."

"We’ve got a few players out there that want to take them but when you get them you’ve got to be able to convert them.

"It was a big mistake and a big turning point I felt."