What James Morrison said of his West Brom backroom team including highly-regarded coach Matt Gill

James Morrison admitted he would “love” Albion to keep hold of influential coach Matt Gill.

Baggies legend Morrison was this week rewarded with a permanent two-year deal as head coach having led the club to safety from Championship relegation.

Gill has been credited for playing an influential role behind the scenes in the dramatic upturn of form.

The Kent-born former midfielder, 45, was added to Morrison’s staff on a short-term basis when the latter was appointed until the end of the season.

It has yet to be confirmed where Gill’s future lies beyond the summer. The former Walsall loanee has spent most of his coaching career as No.2 to Russell Martin, with spells at MK Dons, Swansea, Southampton and Rangers. Martin is currently out of work.

“I think we all started to get to the end of the season - and then start the process,” Morrison said.

“They’ve been fantastic around the place, with what they’ve given me and what they’ve given the club.

“We will assess that after the end of the season.

“I would love to (keep him).

With reference to statistical analyst Damia Abella and goalkeeper coach Boaz Myhill continuing in their roles, Morrison added: “Yes, I would love to keep all of them.

“But there is a process to it and we’ll keep to that.”

Gill is based in Norwich and his personal circumstance could potentially be a factor in decision-making.

The coach is understood to have played a significant part in ‘livening up’ training at the Baggies’ HQ in Walsall, and his possession-focused methods and drills being particularly popular with Albion’s squad.