‘Sensational’ – These West Brom fans react to 26y/o after display v Charlton

Mon 28 October 2019 12:20, UK

West Brom stayed top of the table after a 2-2 draw against Charlton on Saturday and fans were delighted after another brilliant display from goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

Matty Phillips gave the home side the lead before Macauley Bonne scored his fifth goal in six games for the visitors.

Hal Robson-Kanu scored what looked like the winner for the Baggies in the 81st minute, his second in consecutive games, before Josh Cullen scored from a controversial injury-time penalty.

Johnstone is doing his best to prove his critics wrong after he had to engage with fans on Twitter at the start of the season after some poor form.

He was brilliant against Leeds, when he was the highest-rated player on pitch according to WhoScored, and he put in a match-winning display against Middlesbrough in the recent 1-0 win.

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He was at it again on Saturday, with brilliant saves to keep Conor Gallagher and Naby Sarrr out.

The lot of a goalie is a tough one – you’re only normally remembered for your errors, but make no mistake, Johnstone is winning points for his side this season and on this form must be the best in the league.

This is what the fans have been saying about the transformation of Johnstone this season.

Sam Johnstone was immense today at times. Austin works hard but no chances to speak of. Robson-Kanu’s right foot, who knew? #wba
— Adam Dandy (@Adam_Dandy) October 26, 2019

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Albion have ridden their luck but probably deserve to be ahead here. Bartley with some vital challenge, Johnstone with some vital saves. If Albion can move the play quicker, there is space to be exploited #WBA
— The Baggies Blog (@TheBaggiesBlog_) October 26, 2019

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After receiving constant criticism, both Johnstone and Bartley deserve huge credit for their performances this season.
Personally, I can’t see Hegazi being re-introduced to the side barring injury – and rightly so.
Both have been crucial to Albion’s early season form. #wba
— Joe Appleton (@jappleton10) October 27, 2019

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Very hard to decide between Johnstone and Bartley. Their saves and blocks kept us in the game
— G-WBA (@LocalBaggiesFan) October 26, 2019

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Get out of here, Sam Johnstone. Ridiculous double save. #wba #baggies
— Luke Hatfield (@LHatfield_Star) October 26, 2019

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How on Earth Kyle Bartley still has doubters is beyond, bloke was outstanding first half!! #WBA @samjohnstone50 also what a cracking couple of saves 🔵⚪️
— Carl Bowen (@carlbowen2) October 26, 2019

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