Charlie Adam and Ibrahim Afellay Receive Red Cards vs. West Brom

Tony Pulis' return to the Britannia Stadium has been overshadowed by his old team picking up two red cards in the first half. Stoke City went down to nine men against Pulis' West Bromwich Albion when Ibrahim Afellay and Charlie Adam were both given their marching orders in a five-minute spell during the first half.

Stoke's official Twitter feed detailed both incidents:

The Sentinel's Pete Smith was less than impressed about Afellay's dismissal. He felt West Brom midfielder Craig Gardner milked the situation:

Smith continued to describe what he saw as an injustice:

Adam's red card was also controversial. The Scotsman appeared to stamp on Baggies defender Craig Dawson.

Yet Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday's Alan McInally was unconvinced by the decision:

Insult was added to perceived injury when Salomon Rondon gave the Baggies a 1-0 half-time lead, per Smith.