Mason praises match-winner Molumby after 5-goal thriller

WEST Brom head coach Ryan Mason saluted match-winner Jayson Molumby after his side recovered from 2-0 down to beat Swansea 3-2 in their Sky Bet Championship clash at The Hawthorns.

- By STAFF REPORTER

Molumby, back from suspension after a red card against Coventry last week, struck after 85 minutes after Norway striker Aune Heggebo's double had dragged his side level.

Struggling Swansea had rocked Albion with two goals in the first 11 minutes.

Molumby celebrated his winner by sprinting to Mason in the technical area and embracing the head coach.

“He cares so much,’ said Mason. “You can see that every day in training and he is so invested in this group and this club.

“But I would much rather that and have players making mistakes from a place of honesty and a real desire to help.

“I know Jayson respects me and the feeling is mutual. I love him as a person and he has a massive heart and works so hard.

“I’m pleased for him but especially for the group because everyone put so much work in”

Regarding the turnaround, Mason added: “When you concede in the first 20 seconds and then the nature of their second goal, it can create a certain feeling.

“We had to try to generate something and those who came on did an amazing job”

Swansea's defeat was their fifth in a row and they have now taken just one point from their last 18.

Their poor form cost manager Alan Sheehan his job prior to the appointment of Vitor Matos for the 2-1 home defeat by Derby in midweek.

But the visitors rocked West Brom with two early goals, including one of the quickest goals ever scored at The Hawthorns.