James Morrison has shown tactical nous and that he has what it takes to lead West Brom
There is no doubt whatsoever that James Morrison has made a significant impact since taking over as Albion boss.
Six games unbeaten shows the statistics do not lie. After the Oxford United disaster, he has masterminded a revival that has seen Albion move four points clear of the drop zone with five games to play.
There is still plenty left to do in the final five outings - but Morrison has put the Baggies in a healthy position.
His latest interim spell has been dominated with debate among Albion fans over whether he should land the job permanently, if Albion stay up.
Some are for, others are against. But it is clear that he is doing his chances no harm at all with the recent run.
Albion will no doubt go through a thorough process at the end of the campaign - but Morrison will be in the frame, should he be keen.
And there are reasons behind the unbeaten run of six games that underline that he may just have what it takes.
He has galvanised the fanbase - which is more to do with his history and playing days rather than his coaching abilities.
But his decisions and tactical awareness show that he may just have what is required.
A back to basics approach has enabled Albion to build a solid base. In the last two away games they have kept two clean sheets.
And in an age where young coaches talk systems and philosophies, Morrison has identified that Albion have the attacking qualities to hurt teams.
In essence, he has let the players go and play. There will be more to it than just that, but he has given them freedom.
And his tactical moves within games have shown he has the know how to be a decent manager.
Against Wrexham, with Albion pegged back, he threw on Charlie Taylor to stem the flow of attacks down the left side.
It worked. A game that Albion could have easily lost ended with a decent point.
He chucked Taylor in again at Ewood Park because of the vulnerabilities on Friday. It may not have been a pretty game, but again it worked.
He came in for some flack for a lack of substitutes in Lancashire, making just one. After he said changes would have upset the game, which has happened numerous times for Albion this season.
While he may have got joy throwing on more attacking players - it could have easily cost Albion a precious point.
The above shows he knows what he is doing, even in an interim role. Some will have trepidations about him landing the job on a full time basis.
But the evidence so far shows it wouldn’t be the worst move.