All managers prior to 1948 were given the title secretary-manager, and dates for appointment of these should be taken only as approximate, although the years should be correct.
Fred Everiss served as Albion's secretary-manager during 1902–1948, his 46 years in the post constituting a league record.
[1] The full-time post of manager was created in 1948, with Jack Smith the first to take up the position.
Albion's longest serving full-time manager was Vic Buckingham, who led the club for six years and in 1953–54 guided the club to victory in the FA Cup and a runners-up spot in the league.
From the 2009–10 season the title of manager was changed to head coach.