James Morrison leans on history and friends to adapt as permanent West Brom boss | OneFootball

James Morrison has turned to history and trusted peers as he settles into life as West Brom’s permanent boss. He accepts the job brings different pressures.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, the 40-year-old impressed as interim last season, steering Albion clear of Championship relegation. He has studied other caretaker-to-permanent cases and sought advice from friends who made the same step.

Last season was unforgiving in the second tier, with average reigns under nine months. Morrison was Albion’s third appointment after Ryan Mason and Eric Ramsay were sacked. He says results heighten scrutiny and that jobs here seldom last.

Albion visit Rotherham in the Carabao Cup on Saturday evening, and he is expected to pick his strongest available side. He indicated the same approach would have applied had the tie fallen in a midweek slot after the league opener.

He wants a proper run and, with more than 2,500 away fans, feels the team owe a strong display. Even when he manages minutes for some, he intends to select competitive teams.

Rotherham are now led by his former Albion colleague Alex Bruce, taking his first steps in competitive management at the Millers, relegated from League One last season. Morrison cited Walsall’s upset at Bristol City as a reminder to stay focused and avoid an upset.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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