Tuesday 21 November 2017 17:12, UK
Gary Megson says he has "not thought about the West Brom job" on a full-time basis after the sacking of Tony Pulis.
Megson, who was assistant to Pulis, was placed in charge of first-team affairs at The Hawthorns until further notice, but said he will "just keep going" as the club's search for a new manager begins.
Pulis left the the Baggies after an 11-game winless run in all competitions that sees West Brom languishing just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Megson, who was previously in charge of West Brom between 2000 and 2004, said: "The chairman spoke to me yesterday and said what happened with Tony, and asked would I take over in the interim period.
"I never asked how long, I will just keep going. I haven't thought about the job. We decided I would take over for 24 hours, or however long it is.
"I've not thought about it. I'm not daft enough. The only reason I'm at West Brom is because my mate asked me to be here. We've still got the sadness of Tony not being here."
Asked if he would stay on as assistant without Pulis in charge, he said: "No. I've been an assistant for 12 games and a manager for 650. It's not something I particularly want to do.
"Nobody is happy about the situation, he (Pulis) has done a fantastic job and is a friend of mine. It's not nice and I've spoken to him a few times.
"It's always sad when someone loses their job. If the relationship has run its course between Tony and the football club, then fine, that happens.
"He's one of the few managers who can say he has never been relegated. He will be sought out by others that's for sure.
"Tony's long in the tooth and taken charge of over 1,000 games, and I've done 650," he added.
"In the goldfish bowl of the Premier League, you know you will be under pressure.
"The fans at West Brom doesn't need reproach (for Pulis' sacking), it's fantastic support, but they react to the results."
