Ex-West Brom striker on why James Morrison 'deserves' big Albion chance

Albion’s owners face another big managerial decision this summer - as they look for their fourth permanent boss since taking over the club.

This season has been a disaster in terms of appointments with Ryan Mason sacked in January - before his replacement Eric Ramsay lasted just nine games.

Club legend James Morrison has steadied the ship and steered Albion to survival with two games remaining. Their survival is however, dependent on the outcome of a PSR alleged breach hearing.

The calls for Morrison to land the job have been increasing week on week - with Albion now nine games unbeaten.

Now one of his former team-mates has jumped into the conversation - and believes Morrison has to land the job given how things have gone.

Shane Long, who played alongside Morrison during the Baggies’ Premier League years, insists he deserves a chance.

And he also explained that given the players they have there already, Morrison could really ‘turn it on’ next season in the Championship.

He told Midnite: “James Morrison deserves to keep the job full-time West Brom now they've avoided relegation.

“West Brom is a weird one because you look at their players, they've got a good team, good individual players, and it's just about a manager coming in and gelling them as a team, and I think he's done that, getting a few decent results.

“When you're in a relegation battle, you're always looking down, thinking I hope they don't catch us, rather than looking up and thinking of going for the play-offs. It's just a switching mentality.

“If Mozza can get the job full-time, get a full preseason with the players, bring in one or two that he wants as well, and there's a lot of quality there already for him to really turn it on next season.”