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title: "West Brom: Kevin Phillips provides new manager update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-kevin-phillips-provides-new-manager-update/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-12T12:35:06Z"
modified: "2021-06-12T12:35:06Z"
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# West Brom: Kevin Phillips provides new manager update

**Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips says West Brom are still yet to decide on their new manager, having received an update from James Morrison.**

### The Lowdown: West Brom search for new boss

The Baggies were relegated back to the Championship last season, following a disappointing Premier League campaign that never got going.

Sam Allardyce was unable to keep West Brom in the top-flight, and having departed after the final game, the search is on for a new boss.

Chris Wilder is one of a number of names to have [emerged](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/west-brom-chris-wilder-still-under-consideration-for-managers-job/) as a contender for the job, but there doesn’t appear to be a clear front-runner at the moment.

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### The Latest: Phillips provides update

Speaking to [*West Brom News*](https://www.westbromnews.co.uk/2021/06/11/kevin-phillips-shares-what-james-morrison-said-about-west-brom-manager-situation/), Phillips gave an update on the situation after a catch-up with possible insider Morrison, who is a [coach for the under-23s:](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2020/may/mozza-accepts-coaching-role)

> “I spoke to James Morrison last night, I bumped into him, and I asked if anyone’s in charge yet and he said, ‘no, I don’t know anything’.
>
> “He’s none-the-wiser so I think it’s a situation that’s not desperate but it needs addressing sooner rather than later so someone can come in and get an idea of what they’re working with before pre-season starts.”

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### The Verdict: Worrying

Ideally, a new manager needs to be sorted as soon as possible, as Phillips alludes to, in order for them to adjust to their new surroundings before pre-season gets underway, plan transfers and make squad changes.

The longer this goes on, the less ideal it becomes, with less preparation available ahead of what is hopefully a triumphant 2021/22 campaign.

That being said, it is vital that the Baggies don’t rush the appointment, ensuring the right man arrives – someone who is a long-term addition, rather than a short-term fix.

***In other news, a pundit admits he would be surprised if one individual took charge at West Brom. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/exclusive-carlton-palmer-would-be-surprised-to-see-roy-hodgson-return-to-west-brom-david-wagner-e145/).***