West Bromwich Albion have parted company with head coach Ryan Mason following a dismal run of form that culminated in a last-gasp defeat away at Leicester City on Monday night.
A Tenure Cut Short After Seven Months
The club confirmed the departure of the 34-year-old, alongside his assistants Nigel Gibbs and Sam Pooley, just seven months after his appointment. Mason had signed a three-year deal in June, arriving with a strong reputation built during his time at Tottenham Hotspur, where he served as interim manager and an assistant to Ange Postecoglou.
The decisive 1-0 loss at the King Power Stadium was West Brom's 10th consecutive away defeat in the Championship, a record that left the club languishing in 18th place in the table. The board decided that a change in leadership was necessary to halt the alarming slide.
Club Statement and Interim Arrangements
In an official statement, the club expressed its gratitude to the departing coaching team. "The club would like to place on record its thanks to Ryan, Nigel and Sam for their efforts and wishes all three the very best for the future," the statement read.
First-team coach James Morrison will now assume control of first-team affairs on an interim basis while the club's hierarchy begins the search for a permanent successor. The immediate focus will be on stabilising performances and improving results to move away from the lower reaches of the division.
Pressure Mounts at The Hawthorns
Mason's dismissal highlights the intense pressure and short timelines for success in the fiercely competitive Championship. The club's ambitious pre-season hopes have been dashed by a campaign plagued by inconsistency, particularly on the road.
The search for a new head coach will now be a critical priority for West Brom's owners, who will be keen to appoint a figure capable of reviving the club's fortunes and mounting a challenge for promotion in the coming seasons.
