West Brom fans go berserk at what Mason Holgate did v Bristol City – ‘Pathetic’
West Brom fans showed Mason Holgate no mercy after the Baggies lost 2-1 against Bristol City on Tuesday.
Albion slipped further away from the playoff spots after a defeat at Bristol on 8 April extended their winless run in the Championship to five games.
Tony Mowbray must have breathed a sigh of relief after Alex Mowatt pulled level for West Brom just six minutes after Nahki Wells put the Robins in front.
However, more disappointment followed as Jayson Molumby was sent off just before the 90-minute mark, allowing Haydon Roberts to grab a late winner.
West Brom in Championship trouble
West Brom have now lost each of their last three Championship games and find themselves sitting eighth in the table, three points behind sixth-placed Middlesbrough.
Mowbray’s side were in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs, having occupied a top-six spot since February, only to fumble it towards the end.
The Baggies now risk the prospect of missing out on a playoff spot, and subsequently a chance for promotion.
| Team | Played | Points |
| 6. Middlesbrough | 41 | 60 |
| 7. Coventry | 40 | 59 |
| 8. West Brom | 41 | 57 |
Albion cannot overturn their form unless the likes of Mason Holgate step up for the team.
The Everton loanee was guilty of producing a poor piece of defending in the build-up to Wells’ opener in the 56th minute.
Holgate, whose defending has often left much to be desired this season, committed to intercepting a pass to Wells without much thought and quickly paid the price for his poor decision-making.
The Bristol attacker only had to perform a quick turn to leave the centre-back on the floor and set himself for a shot that found its way past Josh Griffiths and into the back of the net.
Albion fans react to what Holgate did
It took little time for West Brom fans to pick up on the incident, as they took to social media to hit out at Holgate for making things easy for Wells.
One fan described the Everton ace as the “worst defender” they have ever seen at West Brom before labelling him “pathetic”, while another dubbed him “awful”.
Many supporters also questioned Mowbray’s decision to start the 28-year-old in the first place.
Mason Holgate you are the worst defender I’ve ever seen wear an Albion shirt and it isn’t even close pathetic
— tom. 𓅪 (@tomknow69835647) April 8, 2025
Holgate is our Button of defence.!!!
— tonky (@tonkytowers) April 8, 2025
Shocking
Mason HoLGATE HAHAHAHAHAHAH we are a joke https://t.co/v1R647fmX3
— mjd (@takeahikeymikey) April 8, 2025
Mowbray doesn't have a clue. Who picks Holgate and Swift
— Woody. 🇬🇧 🏴 (@Digforgold1) April 8, 2025
Holgate is awful
— GMG (@antepostbet) April 8, 2025
It’s Holgate, it’s quite standard. Incredible a defender who actually cant do the basics of defending you learn at the age of 7
— Matt 𓅪 (@MattS_121098) April 8, 2025
Mowbray picking Holgate and Wildsmith over Taylor and Griffiths will cost him his job.
— Paul Chappell (@WanchopePaulo) April 8, 2025
It’s been a disaster.
Thank you Tony and goodbye
1-0 down and who’s to blame. Of course it’s Mason Holgate
— Dan Ayit (@danwba2011) April 8, 2025
Holgate with schoolboy defending lunging in and getting rolled 🤦🏻♂️ #WBA
— Alex Gower (@AlexGower90) April 8, 2025
In a season of mistakes, Holgate has been the source of far too many #wba
— Dr Rob Croton (@rjcroton) April 8, 2025
Holgate has made 24 Championship appearances for West Brom this season, contributing towards two goals in the process.
Albion have conceded 18 goals when he has been on the pitch, while keeping seven clean sheets.
It is evident that the defender does not have a future at The Hawthorns beyond this season.