BBC · May 3, 2025
Interim boss Morrison pleased Dike call paid off
West Brom's Daryl Dike watches his first-half header hit the net against LutonWest Bromwich Albion interim manager James Morrison was pleased he went with his gut after agonising over whether to start Daryl Dike against Luton Town.
In his first Championship start in 25 months, after an injury-ravaged two years, American striker Dike scored his first league goal since March 2023 in West Brom's 5-3 final day victory.
Morrison did not take any unnecessary risks with Dike, bringing him off after 62 minutes, and he told BBC WM: "It took me a good three days to think about it but I'm glad I went with my gut and I'm happy for Daryl.