Roy Hodgson today named James Morrison as an early player-of-the-season contender as he hailed his Albion form.

A late winner by Everton substitute Victor Anichebe condemned Albion to defeat in a wretched New Year’s Day clash at The Hawthorns.

West Brom today recalled a trio of players from loan spells as they braced themselves for potential selection worries over Christmas.

West Brom players have been urged to shut themselves off from the Blackburn maelstrom blowing around Ewood Park all season.

West Brom midfielder James Morrison believes his form has never been better – but admits he still is not sure of his first-team place.

West Brom midfielder James Morrison has warned they must avoid repeating last season’s dismal December.

West Brom midfielder James Morrison today urged the Baggies to “get in the faces” of Tottenham in a bid to recreate last season’s upsets against the big guns.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson today praised midfield man James Morrison for mucking in to help the Baggies tighten up their defending.

“I just didn’t realise he was that good. I couldn’t get near him, every time I tried to get close he passed the ball on.”

West Brom midfielder James Morrison today warned the “one-dimensional” Baggies that they cannot blame their change of system for poor results so far this season.