Morrison talked of Collyer move as early as March

West Bromwich Albion summer signing Toby Collyer has confirmed that boss James Morrison spoke about his intention to bring him back to the club months before the transfer window opened.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined the Baggies on loan last season, only for an injury to cut his time with the club short, and he was subsequently loaned out to Hull City in January.

He returned to the Hawthorns as an unused substitute for the Tigers in March, and Morrison took the opportunity to talk to him briefly about his transfer plans.

"After the game, he said if I get the job then I'll look to bring you back," Collyer told BBC WM Sport.

The former England Under-20 international has praised Morrison's "great personality" which has not only helped him develop as an individual, but also allows him to share his own unique experiences with the team.

Prior to his first spell with Albion, Collyer was part of Manchester United's youth sides and being around a club under international public scrutiny is something he says helped him "grow up really quickly".

He added: "When I was there a couple of years ago we [at United] weren't in the best place in terms of results and that adds to the pressure, but I think that makes you better.

"If situations ever aren't going too well, I've been in situations like that before where I can understand what to do to try and get the lads out of it."

Watch the full interview above or listen on BBC Sounds here.