Albion boss Tony Mowbray says Paul Robinson will not be affected by his mistake at Wigan

Dec 3 2008 by Christopher Lepkowski, Birmingham Mail

TONY Mowbray is confident Paul Robinson will suffer no post-Wigan hangover in Sunday’s game against Portsmouth.

The Albion left-back made an uncharacteristic blunder by heading the ball back to Scott Carson but failing to notice that Henri Camara had nipped behind him.

The Wigan man hooked the ball past Carson to level the scores.

Robinson was fuming after the game but Mowbray claims the club’s first-choice left-back will have no adverse reaction when he takes to the field against Pompey at The Hawthorns.

“Paul is a pretty bright guy,” said Mowbray.

“He knows how much he’s contributed to our team and to the effort of the side.

“Most footballers are their own worst critics but he’ll take no flak from me.

“He’s been fantastic for us this year and shown what a quality footballer he is.

“In every game he’s there in the battle. It’s part and