James Morrison press conference notes: Predicted XI v Newcastle, Bany and Albion transfer latest
25.08.26, 18:30 Updated 25.08.26, 21:22 4 Minute Read
Joe Chapman
By the time you’re reading this, James Morrison and his Albion squad will mostly likely already be in the North East - and there they shall remain until Saturday night, as part of a decision made following their EFL Cup draw with Newcastle United which comes 60 hours before a meeting with Middlesbrough.
Albion head to Tyne and Tees with a rather skinny squad, the same 20 in fact which saw off Burnley comfortably enough on Sunday. Still there is no Aune Heggebø who is suspended, nor is there any immediate return in sight for the once again stricken Mikey Johnston, whose ankle issue has returned - though we are yet to learn the severity of this fresh concern.
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Joe Chapman has covered West Bromwich Albion for over a decade for various media - most notably as the dedicated, day-to-day reporter for the Birmingham Mail between 2019 and 2024. He is an avid Albion supporter and is passionate about bringing high quality and wide-ranging coverage to the Baggies' fanbase.