Morrison appointed as permanent West Brom head coach

Breaking news from the world of sport: Morrison named West Brom head coach on permanent basis Published 14 minutes ago West 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 beating Watford only to be hit with a two-point penalty for breaking financial rules that meant they could still go down with two games to play. But relegation to League One was officially avoided with a point in their final home match against Ipswich Town. "I'm honoured and humbled to have been appointed as head coach of this great football club," Morrison said.

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"The togetherness we have displayed in recently months - as players, staff, directors and fans - shows the enormous power of the Albion when it's focused on a collective goal. "We must now use that passion and energy to set the club back on course for success. " Ipswich up to second as West Brom secure safety again West Brom docked two points for financial breaches Published 5 days ago A club where everyone is pulling together Published 1 day ago Referencing the crucial result against the Tractor Boys , Morrison said he "will never forget the end to the Ipswich game when it felt like it was us against the world, with the atmosphere off the pitch matching the efforts of the players on it.

"More of that please! " Albion chairman Shilen Patel said Morrison had "led the club out of a real moment of adversity" and said he and his staff helped "bring us all together". "We did not survive by accident, and James' appointment is thoroughly deserved.

"His burgeoning leadership was key to inspiring and uniting the entire club when we needed it most. "He embodies what this club is about and conveys the standards expected by our fans. " Patel added Morrison had "all the qualities required to take this club forward and I am excited by a future with him leading our players".

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.