Morrison reflects on special reunion with former manager Mowbray as West Brom stage comeback

West Bromwich Albion manager James Morrison described facing Tony Mowbray as special, according to the Lancashire Telegraph. Morrison, who played under Mowbray during his time at the Hawthorns, acknowledged that his former boss had played a significant role in his career development.

The Baggies came from two goals behind to defeat Mowbray's Blackburn Rovers, with Morrison admitting he had not anticipated such a slow start to the match. He reflected that the team had shown a concerning lack of intensity early on, though they managed to recover and create chances as the game progressed.

Morrison noted that intensity and first-half aggression proved crucial, and praised his side's ability to work their way back into the contest. He suggested that Rovers' head coach was unlikely to be satisfied with the outcome, despite the warmth Morrison described between the two.

The 40-year-old, who took charge of West Brom at the end of last season, commented on a moment of attempted reverse psychology from Mowbray before kick-off during the referee meeting. West Brom's victory extended their recent form, with the club now sitting fifth in the Championship following consecutive wins.