WEST BROM’S attempt to move four points clear at the top of the Championship hit a early snag as Storm Ciara affected their clash with Millwall.
The Baggies were attempting to take a corner in the eighth minute but could not get the ball to stay put.
How many men does it take to put a corner in the box…Credit: Alamy Live News
Filip Krovinovic and Matheus Pereira took an age on the set-piece to jeers from the Lions fans, which gave way to loud cheers at every failed attempt.
Eventually, with some help from the referee, Krovinovic was able to whip the ball into the box to fashion a chance for his side.
The Croat opened the scoring for the Baggies after 42 minutes and Dara O’Shea added a late second as they opened up some breathing room between themselves and second-placed Leeds.
Fans of the sides will count themselves lucky to get a game on as 90mph gale force winds wreak havoc on sporting fixtures.
The Met Office have issued danger to life Amber alerts and Manchester City’s clash with West Ham has been called off.
Bournemouth’s trip to Sheffield United did go ahead in sunny weather but the Women’s Super League schedule has been obliterated.
Arsenal vs Tottenham, Birmingham vs Brighton, Man City vs West Ham and Bristol City vs Reading have all been postponed.
As well as football, rugby and horse racing have struggled with a number of events falling foul of the weather.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
