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'Baggies drifting into serious relegation danger'

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Unfortunately for West Bromwich Albion, possession does not count for points.

They left Oxford winless in 11 games and close to falling into the Championship's relegation places.

Interim manager James Morrison was unbeaten in previous spells coming into Saturday's game and perhaps had the hope of Baggies fans and the boardroom on his shoulders after the club sacked Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge.

They were not without chances and it felt like first-half substitute Oliver Bostock's smasher from outside the area might have been the catalyst for more.

Alex Mowatt whipped in decent balls and never stopped trying to create. However, the visitors walked off to boos from their supporters, jarring with the home sides' elation.

The question is what now? They have rock-bottom confidence, no permanent leadership and a relegation tussle to navigate between now and the end of the season.

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