Morrison appointed as permanent West Brom head coach
James Morrison has been appointed as West Bromwich Albion's permanent head coach on a two-year contract after successfully guiding the team to Championship safety during his interim tenure. The 39-year-old former club midfielder revitalized the team following a poor run, overseeing a strong unbeaten streak that helped avoid relegation despite a two-point deduction. Both the chairman and analysts praised Morrison's leadership, unity-building, and tactical adjustments as key factors in the club's survival and his subsequent appointment.
- ▪James Morrison has signed a two-year contract as West Brom's permanent head coach after serving as interim boss from late February 2026.
- ▪Under Morrison, West Brom won four and drew six of their last 11 games, going 10 matches unbeaten after an initial loss in his caretaker spell.
- ▪The club avoided relegation to League One despite a two-point penalty for financial rule breaches, securing safety with a draw against Ipswich Town.
- ▪Chairman Shilen Patel credited Morrison with uniting the club during a crisis and described his appointment as thoroughly deserved.
- ▪Morrison brought in staff changes and tactical simplicity, returning to a 4-4-2 formation that improved defensive solidity and attacking presence.
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Morrison named West Brom boss on permanent basisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, James Morrison spent 12 years as a player at West Bromwich Albion and scored 39 goals in his 341 appearancesPublished30 April 2026, 15:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoWest Bromwich Albion have appointed James Morrison as head coach on a two-year contract after steering the club to Championship safety.The former Baggies midfielder, 39, stepped up on an interim basis after Eric Ramsay was sacked in late February and was put in charge until the end of the campaign a week later.Under Morrison, Albion have been revitalised, winning four, drawing six and only losing once - his first game against Oxford United.In that time, the Baggies dropped into the relegation zone before seemingly moving decisively clear by…
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