Insider: West Brom next manager candidate now in 'very strong position' to land the job

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 5 April 2026 11:17, UK West Brom have been backed to hand James Morrison the permanent manager’s role at the end of the Championship season after his interim spell in charge.The 39-year-old took over from Eric Ramsay with the aim of steering the Baggies away from their precarious position in the relegation battle before the end of the season.He has since taken charge of six games, of which he has lost just one, and has put four points between his side and Leicester City in the bottom three.Former West Brom assistant manager Mick Brown told Football Insider that Albion would benefit from some continuity if Morrison is to remain in charge.His management of the team so far has earned plenty of praise, and while they are still in a tough place at the wrong end of the table, there is a growing feeling of optimism.Credit: ImagoCould James Morrison land the West Brom job?Football Insider reported last month that Morrison was an outsider for the West Brom job, with the likes of Darren Moore and Slaven Bilic being linked with the role. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES However, a 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing Wrexham on Good Friday has put them in a strong position, following impressive wins against both Bristol City and Hull City.James MorrisonWest Brom RecordGames6Wins2Draws3Losses1Goals For9Goals Against6Goal Difference+3James Morrison’s record as interim manager at West Brom.Morrison has put together a strong run in recent weeks, and should he continue to make progress up the table, his bid for the permanent job may prove difficult to ignore.“There’s a lot to be said for continuity in management,” Brown told Football Insider.“These clubs are always quick to make changes and managers are rarely given time to get their ideas across, but then the change doesn’t make any difference.“James Morrison has gone in there and turned around their form, they’re picking up points and moving away from the relegation zone.“So come the end of the season, let’s say they go and get a new manager in, what’s to say that’s going to be the perfect appointment and they start winning games again?“Morrison is proving he can get results, he’s got a good rapport with the players, so why would you rip all of that up to take a risk on bringing somebody else in?“He’s doing well, the team are playing well, and if they keep it up until the end of the season he will have put himself in a very strong position.”Who else is on West Brom’s managerial shortlist?Morrison is not the only contender for the Albion job, with a number of potential alternatives being assessed should they remain in the Championship.Brown told Football Insider on 3 April that West Brom are considering Gerhard Struber as an option following his dismissal by Bristol City.Shilen Patel is eyeing his managerial options.

(Credit Imago)Struber’s Bristol City side finished in the playoff places last season, and with West Brom looking for a new manager, he is likely to be high on their list of targets.Having seen their experiment with younger unproven managers fail, the Baggies could now opt for an option with prior experience in the second tier.Both Ramsay and Ryan Mason have failed to get results out of the side, leaving them in a precarious position just above the relegation zone. 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.