West Bromwich Albion midfielder James Morrison is ready to meet the new manager.

Former Stoke City and Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis will watch from the stands when the Baggies go to West Ham on New Year's Day and is expected to be confirmed as their new head coach before the weekend.

"You've got to impress the new head coach to get in the team," Morrison told the club's official site.

"We've got a big squad here, a lot of new players came in at the start of the season who are champing at the bit to play.

"So you've got to be on top of your game to get in the side.

"Rob (Kelly, assistant head coach) is a good guy. Keith (Downing) and Deano (Dean Kiely) are also there who have been here for a number of years and have a good bond with the players.

"So everyone is pulling in the right direction and in the right frame of mind.

"It's a fresh start. We've got to be putting in 100 per cent and getting a win for the fans, who deserve more."