'Massive decisions didn't go our way' - Mowatt

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Alex Mowatt felt his side were on the wrong side of big refereeing calls in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.

The Baggies were denied a penalty and then believed Pompey defender Regan Poole should have been sent off soon after.

West Brom boss Ryan Mason was sent off for protesting against both decisions.

"On the pitch I felt it was a penalty, that's why I went over to the referee," Mowatt told BBC Radio WM.

"I got a booking for it, the gaffer got sent off, the stadium felt it.

"Two massive decisions didn't go our way, but that's football. I'm just gutted that we didn't win the game."

The 30-year-old almost marked his new two-year deal with a goal as he struck the post, and hopes to pass on his experience over the next few seasons while sealing his ultimate aim of helping Albion to the Premier League.

"I''ve loved my time here," he added. "We haven't got promotion yet which is why I came here and what I wanted to do, so hopefully this season we can be right up there.

"I'm 30 now. Over the years players like Jake Livermore and Matty Phillips set the right example every day, so now it's time for me and a few other lads to start doing that as well."