'It's a bit early...!' James Morrison on his learning curve in West Brom role

Former Baggies midfielder Morrison, 38, last week swapped first-team coach for interim boss in the wake of the sacking of Tony Mowbray, who first brought him to the club in 2007.

He has been first-team coach at The Hawthorns twice, under Steve Bruce in 2022 and then Mowbray this year and otherwise worked in a youth coaching role, as well as in a coaching capacity with the Scotland national squad.

Morrison, a veteran of almost 350 appearances in his playing days in blue and white stripes, admitted he could be tempted by a senior head coaching role but that it comes a little early in his post-playing development. There is no suggestion the club are looking to appoint from within.

"It's about different from what I'm used to!" Morrison said having watched his side record a goalless draw at relegated side Cardiff.

"But I really enjoyed it. It was good out there. I had the full support from the backroom staff, which made it a lot easier."

He added: "I probably could (get used to it) actually yeah.

"It's a bit early in my development, but it's good for my learning curve."

Morrison is supported in his role by statistical analyst Damia Abella, the Spanish former Barcelona player who was initially part of Carlos Corberan's coaching staff at The Hawthorns but remained in situ and is well thought of at the club.

Goalkeeper coach Boaz Myhill - like Morrison promoted from a youth role upon Mowbray's appointment in January - is also part of the caretaker team.

Morrison and Abella were both visible presences in the away dugout at the Cardiff City Stadium as their side secured a first clean sheet in nine attempts but once again misfired in the final third.

Albion received a decent reception by most of the travelling supporters who stayed until after the full-time whistle in south Wales, something not lost on the interim boss.

Morrison, a fourth head coach of the season including interims, added: "It could've been a lot different and I fully understand that. They stayed at the end and clapped the players as well.

"I'm very thankful to the fans for that and hopefully next weekend they can come in their numbers."