Morrison focuses on improvement ahead of Championship season opener

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.

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