Overview
- West Brom confirmed the appointment Thursday, handing club great James Morrison a two-year contract to lead the first team.
- After taking over in March, Morrison delivered a 10-match unbeaten run that clinched Championship safety despite a two-point EFL penalty for breaking spending rules.
- Owner Shilen Patel praised the turnaround, saying survival was no accident and crediting Morrison’s leadership for pulling the club together.
- Backers include a local poll showing about 96% fan support and public endorsements from former teammates Shane Long and Gareth Barry.
- The 39-year-old moves into his first permanent senior role after multiple caretaker spells during a turbulent season that included Eric Ramsay’s winless nine-game tenure.