Morrison Finalises West Brom Backroom with Gill, Strachan and McMahon
The coaching moves are intended to pair the staff who secured survival with new technical voices to prepare the squad for the Championship campaign.
Overview
- West Brom confirmed on Tuesday that Matt Gill will remain as assistant head coach to James Morrison after joining late in the 2025–26 season.
- Celtic coach Gavin Strachan and former Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon have been appointed as first‑team coaches to join Morrison’s staff.
- Boaz Myhill will continue as goalkeeper coach while Leigh Downing returns to his senior role with the under‑21s and analyst Damia Abella has left after three seasons.
- Gill is credited with helping produce a 10‑game unbeaten run that secured the club’s Championship survival, a record that Morrison cited when explaining Gill’s retention.
- The reshuffle signals a deliberate blend of continuity and fresh experience that could stabilise the squad, add tactical input from coaches with top‑level and EFL backgrounds, and shape recruitment and training ahead of next season.