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James Morrison using five goal Norwich defeat as motivation for his new-look team in Carrow Road opener

14.08.26, 19:00 Updated 18.08.26, 22:31 3 Minute Read

Steve Tudgay

Steve Tudgay

James Morrison had avoided reminding himself of the last time Albion faced Norwich. Until it was mentioned at this week's pre-match press conference.

The question had to be asked. What was it like watching that night?

'I didn't want to remind myself about that one but I might have to use it as a warning to the players,' answered Morrison.

'I'll be telling them, they trounced you last time, let's go and make it better.'

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Steve Tudgay

Steve Tudgay was a journalist for the Birmingham Evening Mail during the early 90s when West Brom were managed by Bobby Gould and Ossie Ardiles. You may remember him - he was the one banned by Gould! Since then he has worked in television for ITV Sport, Sky Sports and Premier League Productions.

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