'It was a poor game'published at 16:53 British Summer Time 27 August 2017
West Brom 1-1 Stoke
Stoke City
Stoke boss Mark Hughes said: "We have gone behind in the game against the run of play and showed good character to come back. We were the team that was pushing to the end. It wasn't a high quality game. A poor game I have to admit. But you have to stick with it. I was pleased we were able to show that mentality.
"The conditions took the edge off both sides. Warm day, long grass, no water on the pitch. At the end we will take the point. In my view we should have had a penaty for a handball but the referee disagrees."
Hughes also hinted at a few new faces before the transfer window closed and added: "The group could have maybe do with one or two to add to the quality we have. We will try"