West Bromwich Albion have confirmed James Morrison as their interim head coach until the end of the season. The former Baggies midfielder, 39, takes charge after Eric Ramsay was sacked eight days ago. Morrison began his third temporary spell with a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United that left Albion just one point above the relegation zone.

Morrison will be joined by Matt Gill as his assistant, the 45-year-old former Peterborough and Exeter midfielder who has worked with Russell Martin at Southampton and Rangers. Gill's appointment provides fresh coaching expertise to a struggling squad. The club legend, who arrived at The Hawthorns 19 years ago and celebrated two promotions as a player, now faces his biggest challenge: keeping Albion in the Championship.

With just 11 games remaining, Morrison must prevent relegation to League One for only the second time in the club's history. West Brom travel to Sheffield United on Saturday before hosting Southampton next Wednesday. The former Scotland international's brutally honest assessment of the Oxford defeat, where he called out players publicly, shows his commitment to turning around the club's fortunes. Morrison's passionate post-match comments emphasized fighting spirit and desire, qualities he believes will rally both players and fans as Albion battles to preserve its Championship status.