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James Morrison looking shocked on the touchline for West Brom
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Managerial Profile •

James Morrison Interim Manager

A profile of West Bromwich Albion interim head coach James Morrison, documenting his transition from the coaching staff to the dugout at The Hawthorns.

Tactical Identity
High Energy / Creative Freedom
Current Tenure
Interim Appointment
Status
Active Caretaker

James Morrison steps up for West Brom again

James Morrison gave over a decade of service to West Brom during his playing career, becoming a modern-day Baggies legend. Since then, he has been part of Albion’s coaching team, and is currently in his third spell as interim boss following the dire tenure of Eric Ramsay. When West Brom have needed him, Morrison has consistently stepped up, and right now he is tasked with ensuring survival in the Championship.

James Morrison’s West Brom playing career

Morrison has still only managed a handful of games for the Baggies with this his third spell as interim manager. But as a player, he made 341 appearances in total for Albion, twice winning promotion to the Premier League in over a decade of service.

Player Legacy Profile

Modern-Day Hawthorns Legend

Playing statistics for James Morrison at West Bromwich Albion

Season Division Apps Goals
2007–08 Championship 43 6
2008–09 Premier League 30 3
2009–10 Championship 12 1
2010–11 Premier League 32 4
2011–12 Premier League 33 5
2012–13 Premier League 37 5
2013–14 Premier League 35 1
2014–15 Premier League 37 4
2015–16 Premier League 19 4
2016–17 Premier League 33 5
2017–18 Premier League 6 1
2018–19 Championship 24 0
Total: 341 Appearances • 39 Goals
Club Loyalty: 12 Seasons at West Bromwich Albion

James Morrison career achievements:

Morrison twice earned promotion out of the second tier with West Brom, winning the Championship in 2007-08, and part of the side that finished as runners-up in 2009-10. During his time at Middlesbrough, he was also a UEFA Cup runner-up.

Achievement Portfolio

The Trophy Cabinet

Documenting the career honours of James Morrison

The Baggies
⚪️🔵 Domestic Success at WBA
WBA
West Bromwich Albion
2007 — 2019
🏆 Football League Championship • 2007/08
🥈 Football League Championship Runner-up • 2009/10
Individual Awards
Recognition
🏅 SFWA International Player of the Year • 2011/12
🏅 WBA Player of the Year • 2014/15
Over A Decade of Service at The Hawthorns
WBA Honours: 1 Title & 1 Other Promotion