West Brom fans go mental as Tony Mowbray sacked in bombshell news – ‘Bonkers’
West Brom fans have been left stunned after Tony Mowbray was sacked following the defeat against Derby on Easter Monday.
Albion fell further away from the Championship playoff spots after succumbing to a 3-1 defeat against Derby at The Hawthorns on 21 April.
With only two games left to play, West Brom are four places and six points behind Coventry City, who are placed sixth place in the table and occupy the final playoff spot.
Fans had grown frustrated with Mowbray after the Baggies managed just one win in their last eight games, delivering a major blow to the team’s promotion hopes.
West Brom sack Mowbray
There have been increasing shouts for Mowbray to be sacked on the back of an abysmal run of form.
However, not many expected the veteran manager to be actually fired, especially with only two more games left to play.
West Brom insider DOOD even claimed that he expects the 61-year-old to remain at The Hawthorns until the end of the season, with a meeting with Shilen Patel on the cards.
| Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
| 6. Coventry (Last playoff spot) | 44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 66 | LWDWL |
| 10. West Brom | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 60 | LLWLL |
However, Albion have left everyone stunned by announcing that they have parted ways with the manager in the wake of the defeat against Derby.
Albion fans react to Mowbray news
West Brom fans are going mental, especially on social media, after it emerged that Mowbray has been sacked, although many are sympathetic towards the veteran.
One supporter described the news as “bonkers”, while another provided “crikey” as their reaction.
Crikey that didn't last long.
— Caroline Parker (@CazParker1871) April 21, 2025
Should never get a job in football again.
— Luke (@LukeRow35401370) April 21, 2025
Correct decision.
— West Brom Xtra (@WestBromXtra) April 21, 2025
Players are frauds too
— Oche Balboas levels of IQ 🏴 (@itsocheagain) April 21, 2025
Wait until it's worse next season.
— Paul 𓅪👻𓅪 (@Spenglar) April 21, 2025
Tony mowbray sacked by West Brom. Bonkers.#safc
— Hummy (@eathummous1) April 21, 2025
Mowbray did seem shattered after the Good Friday game. They were very poor.
— Keith Grimley 😃 (@KeithRGrimley) April 21, 2025
A shame.
Stupid sacking Tony Mowbray
— 24601 (@Mike26162833384) April 21, 2025
Tony Mowbray wasn't even top three of their search. It definitely wasn't a sentimental appointment, but it was a panicked one.
— ᴰᵃʷˢ ♕ (@DAWS_ON_) April 21, 2025
I see the baggies have sacked Mowbray?? Shocking
— Kevin Allen (@allenmobkevin) April 21, 2025
I'm guessing judging from this that the decision to sack Mowbray was done before today #wba https://t.co/w28ZjZaZf2
— Joe Irving (@joeirv93) April 21, 2025
All eyes are now on who West Brom appoint as their manager or head coach for their remaining two games.
Although they are still within touching distance of Coventry, Mowbray’s sacking suggests that Albion have already given up on the season.
Therefore, Patel might opt for a caretaker manager for the time being before appointing a permanent replacement for Mowbray at the end of the season.