Merson Shoulders The Blame

Last updated : 21 December 2003 By Mad Reporter
The former England midfielder was disposessed just outside the box and from the resulting cross Marlon Harewood grabbed the Hammers equaliser.

"Merse was more upset with the goal he gave away and he has apologised for it in the dressing room. It was just one of those things," Saddlers boss Colin Lee said after the 1-1 draw at The Bescot.

"Before the game we would have taken a point, and I suppose in the end a draw was a fair result.

"We were trying to win the game and West Ham were hanging on."