Northern Ireland media react to Isaac Price vs Georgia as West Brom star misses penalty

Northern Ireland and West Brom playmaker Isaac Price spurned a glorious chance for victory against Georgia on Monday.

Michael O'Neill's team played out a stalemate in their final Nations League game of the international break at Windsor Park on 5 October.

The Green and White Army kept four clean sheets during the four games.

Price could've bagged the three points for Northern Ireland as a VAR review led to Georgia being penalised, but the West Brom star's spot kick was saved in the 84th minute by Giorgi Mamardashvili.

The 23-year-old midfielder was heavily involved throughout, but scuffed the chance to be the hero of the match.

After missing the penalty, the Baggies' player was substituted for Luton Town striker Callum Marshall.

What Northern Ireland media have said about Isaac Price

Price's stock has risen at West Brom after an impressive start to the season.

The midfielder scored away against Ukraine and was given responsibility at Windsor Park, which he failed to make the most of.

Belfast Live gave Price a rating of 6/10, with the Albion ace in and out of the game, showing a few moments of "class".

The Irish News picked out a clever drag pass by the Baggies' playmaker as one of Northern Ireland's attacking highlights, with the midfielder also hitting the side net from a free-kick.

BBC Sport NI journalist Jana McCabe was more critical of Price's performance, saying he "struggled to get into the game" and his penalty was "not convincing."

What West Brom fans can expect from Isaac Price after international break

Price has been one of West Brom's creative catalysts this season alongside Harry Whitwell.

The two midfielders have provided flair and quality in the final third to James Morrison's team.

On 10 October, The Hawthorns will welcome Birmingham City and the hosts will look to bounce back after losing the Black Country derby to Wolves before the break.

The Albion have won only two of their last six Championship games, sitting fifth in the table after eight games.

Barring the penalty miss, Price showed huge glimpses of his talent for Northern Ireland in the four Nations League matches.

Morrison will need the midfielder at his best to get the three points against Birmingham when club football finally returns.