text: West Bromwich Albion had just produced a typical Tony Pulis performance to beat his former club Crystal Palace 2-0 when he claimed he will never change. The 57-year-old’s gritty, resilient playing style is well reflected in the touchline attire he insists on wearing at every game; cap, track suit and shiny white trainers. James Morrison headed in within two minutes and Craig Gardner added a stunning 30-yard strike in the second half, but Alan Pardew’s side dominated the remainder of the game only to be met by West Brom’s stubborn doggedness. West Brom manager Tony Pulis led his side to a 2-0 victory over his former employers Crystal Palace . Baggies midfielder Craig Gardener (right) shoots to score his side's second goal against Crystal Palace . Gardner (left) celebrates alongside team-mate Joleon Lescott (right) during the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace . West Brom midfielder James Morrison (right) dribbles with the ball away from Palace's Jason Puncheon (left) All viewed by Pulis beneath the peak of that cap. ‘I’d never take my cap off during a game they’d have to put it in my contract,’ he explained. ‘I watched the first game for Albion and sat upstairs in a suit. I came down after 10 minutes because I’d had enough of sitting there. That’s just the way I am. I want to be close to the action.’ West Brom ended their run of 10 away games without a victory, drawing five and losing five. Pulis will turn up to the stadium in suit and tie, then return to that again straight after the match to address the press before he leaves. Pardew was resplendent in full suit and tie on Saturday. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted last week that he started smartening up on the sideline after his chairman Daniel Levy told him to. ‘I’ll leave it for all the sophisticated lads,’ Pulis added. ‘I’ve always done it and I don’t see no reason not to just because we’re in the Premier League with all the TV cameras and everything. I’ve done it right from my days at Bournemouth.’ Why change a ritual that works? The three points moved West Brom to 36 points which virtually guarantees them safety. Much like he achieved at Palace last year. That’s worth doffing your cap to. Palace winger Wilfried Zaha (left) is tackled by West Brom's Gardener (right) during the match on Saturday . Pulis has worked wonders at West Brom and has virtually assured their survival in the Premier League .
target: Tony Pulis led West Brom to 2-0 win over his former club Crystal Palace .
  West Brom's performance was typically disciplined of a Pulis side .
  Pulis has insisted that his signature style will never change .