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West Brom fans react to ‘massive gamble’ as Ryan Mason manager news emerges

Sun 25 May 2025 18:30, UK

West Brom appear to be closing in on their next permanent manager, with Tottenham coach Ryan Mason the name on everyone’s lips.

Tony Mowbray was sacked by the Baggies towards the end of the season, after an unsuccessful return to The Hawthorns, missing out on the playoffs.

West Brom need a long-term successor to Carlos Corberan, who could help them push for promotion, and Mason looks to be the frontrunner.

Despite being just 33, Mason is in talks to become the West Brom manager in what would be his first permanent solo job, as he considers an exit from North London.

West Brom fans question Mason appointment

West Brom fans have now questioned whether Mason is the right man for the job at The Hawthorns, with many concerned that his lack of experience would make any appointment a big risk.

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Shilen Patel is striving to improve the Albion, with work already underway, but many believe that the appointment of Mason would be questionable.

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Coach	2018
U19s academy coach	2019-2020
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Mason’s career so far

Mowbray left West Brom over a month ago, and fans are hoping that someone is appointed sooner rather than later to get preparations underway for next season.

West Brom News have picked out the best reactions below;

Seems to be legs in the Ryan Mason links.

I must say, given the fact its taken over a month of 'searching' it'd be an underwhelming appointment to punt on somebody with no experience as a head coach.

That said, there's plenty similiar success stories out there.
— WBA The Rainbow Stand 𓅪 (@TheRainbowStand) May 25, 2025

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I’ll back him if he comes in, but I don’t get the logic behind going after Mason #WBA
— Luke 𓅪 (@LJB1501) May 25, 2025

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If it is to be Mason I will back him 100% as with every manager. I would however be questioning our data-driven model as there is no data to judge him on. Big job for a rookie. #wba
— Ian Moss (@Mossi28) May 25, 2025

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All signs point to Ryan Mason then. Interesting choice from Bilkul but in my opinion, that’s the sort of manager we should be eyeing up #wba
— Dylan Ashmore (@WBADyl) May 25, 2025

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Will be interesting
— Luke Pollard 𓅪 (@LukeyP_wba) May 25, 2025

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If we pick Mason I’ll obviously put my trust in him & the owners but I can’t lie – it’s a massive gamble.

He’s only had 13 games in management & a coaching job at one club.

For a club that’s meant to be data driven there is zero data to say whether he can do this job!#wba https://t.co/a9euSnNzsU
— Chris Hall (@CJHall83) May 25, 2025

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Mason is a risky appointment for West Brom

Although there is some excitement in hiring a coach who could bring completely fresh ideas to the Baggies, Mason is a risky appointment for West Brom.

His only experience in management is two spells as interim manager at Spurs, following the sackings of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte in 2021 and 2023.

The Englishman is highly rated at Spurs, having moved into coaching early after being forced to retire from football at a young age because of a head injury.

West Brom will hope to achieve promotion next season, and many believe that a more experienced Championship manager would be a better bet than giving Mason his first job, but if he can inspire the team to improve, then he will become popular very quickly.

Tottenham have won the Europa League despite sitting 17th in the Premier League, but Mason may feel that now is the right time to leave and pursue his managerial career.

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