Morrison focuses on improvement ahead of Championship season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
James Morrison, head coach of West Bromwich Albion, emphasized the need for improvement rather than discussing potential playoff aspirations ahead of their Championship opener against Norwich City on Saturday. Following a challenging previous season where the club narrowly avoided relegation, Morrison aims to instill a strong work ethic in his squad. He acknowledged the expanded playoff format, allowing more teams the chance to compete for promotion, but remains focused on the immediate goal of performing better than last season. Morrison expressed that the team's readiness for the upcoming season is a priority, reflecting on the lessons learned from last year's struggles.
- •West Bromwich Albion opens Championship season against Norwich City on Saturday
- •Morrison prioritizes improvement over playoff discussions
- •The team finished 21st last season, narrowly avoiding relegation
- •New playoff format allows for more teams to contend for promotion
- •Morrison aims to reinforce a strong work ethic among players
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Morrison targeting improvement not play-off talk
"West Bromwich Albion will target improvement after last term's relegation battle says boss James Morrison.
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