'I thought we were ready'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 12 August 2017
West Brom 1-0 Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Eddie Howe speaking in the West Brom tunnel: "I am disappointed. It is unlike us to have so much possession and to not create chances- that is the most disappointing thing. The build-up to the goal was very disappointing. We gave away a needless free-kick, and against West Brom that is a dangerous thing.
"We have had enough football in pre-season to be ready. I thought we were ready. The pitch was slow, and that is not an excuse.
"I expected us to have the possession that we did but I thought we would have been more creative with it. There is obviously stuff for us to work on."