West Brom next manager appointment takes unexpected twist after Rangers development
Rangers could affect West Brom in their plans to hire a new manager at The Hawthorns.
Shilen Patel sacked Tony Mowbray before the end of the season after he failed to secure a play-offs spot in the Championship.
Several managers, including former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders, Minnesota United boss Eric Ramsay and Ruben Selles, have been linked with leading Albion next season.
Another name the Baggies have been considering to become their next head coach could soon be out of their reach due to developments in Scotland.
Rangers want Tottenham coach Ryan Mason amid West Brom interest
Rangers have Tottenham assistant manager Ryan Mason on their managerial shortlist to replace Barry Ferguson, according to talkSPORT.
The news outlet reports (18 May) that the 33-year-old Englishman is one of the five names on the Scottish Premiership outfit’s radar to become their permanent head coach.
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Mason also has admirers at The Hawthorns, and Bilkul Football considered him an option after Carlos Corberan’s exit.
With the Gers joining the race for the Spurs coach, it remains to be seen what impact that’ll have on the West Midlands outfit’s approach.
Bilkul must be swift with new manager appointment at The Hawthorns
It isn’t surprising to see Bilkul being diligent at The Hawthorns with picking the next manager after Mowbray’s disappointing stint.
Patel seems to be wary of choosing the wrong head coach for the Baggies, potentially risking the progress they’ve made in recent seasons.
Fans will want to see the Albion challenge for promotion next season, and the American owners must ensure the right person is appointed to achieve that goal.
West Brom seemed to be favourites to finish in a play-offs spot under Corberan, but negative results under the ex-Birmingham boss shattered those hopes.
In addition to appointing the right manager, Bilkul should also look to strengthen the Baggies’ squad in the upcoming transfer window.
Alex Palmer’s departure has left the Black Country club arguably needing a quality goalkeeper, and Josh Maja’s fitness issues make the signing of a reliable number nine a priority.
The managerial saga in B71 is surely one to keep an eye on.