James Morrison drops fresh update on West Brom hunt to hire new coach

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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Wed 11 March 2026 18:05, UK West Bromwich Albion interim manager James Morrison has revealed that the Championship club’s efforts to find a new coach have been put on hold. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Morrison has now revealed that even the search to provide immediate help for him has had to be temporarily put on hold.

Journalist Steve Hermon has reported via his X account that the former midfielder has revealed that the search has been put on the “back burner” due to the club’s “hectic” week of three games. A bit of an update on Albion’s search for another coach to help James Morrison… Mozza told us yesterday it’s on the ‘back burner’ because it’s a ‘hectic’ 3 game week He says the appointment has to ‘be right’, but he’s also happy with the staff he has. #WBA— Steve Hermon (@SteveHermon) March 11, 2026 View Tweet He also added that he is happy with the coaching team that he currently has behind him, and acknowledged that any new addition has to “be right” if an appointment is to be made.

Could James Morrison get Baggies job permanently?Football Insider recently revealed that West Brom could offer Morrison the chance to manage the team on a full-time basis next season. The Baggies have already delayed their next move in the dugout until after the campaign has reached its conclusion, and the interim could even find himself in the frame to stay on for next term.