Albion boss Ryan Mason confirmed he withdrew Mikey Johnston for tactical reasons during half-time of the 3-2 defeat at Coventry.

The Baggies were 2-1 to the good away to the leaders after striker Aune Heggebo struck twice from crosses from the right flank from winger Johnston.

But head coach Mason opted to substitute Johnston for fellow winger Samuel Iling-Junior at the interval for tactical purposes.

Albion's second-half plan was ripped up less than four minutes into the restart as midfielder Jayson Molumby collected a needless second yellow card for a cynical pull in midfield to leave the Baggies a man light - and Coventry quickly struck back to lead.

"No, he was OK," Mason said of Johnston. "I just could feel the way the game was going to go.

"With him and Samuel it was 50-50 who

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