Ryan Mason shares Tottenham exposure before exit to seal West Brom job
Ryan Mason has taken charge at West Brom in his first permanent managerial role and is already leaning on his learnings from Tottenham.
Some observers have voiced concerns that the appointment could impact the Baggies’ progress heading into next season, given his lack of experience.
However, owner Shilen Patel believes Mason is the right man for the job, as the former Hull City player looks ahead to his new role at The Hawthorns.
Mason begins new chapter at The Hawthorns
After leaving Tottenham following seven years in London, Mason brings plenty of coaching experience heading into next season.
Speaking to West Bromwich Albion TV (5 June), the new manager expressed his ambition and said he was looking forward to the challenge.
“I had a great time at Tottenham in terms of my coaching career,” he said. “I got exposed to many things and obviously finished on a really good note.
“But even before the end of this season, I felt the time was coming for me to branch out and look for opportunities elsewhere.
“Then once the season finished, to have the opportunity to come to a club like this with its not just recent history, but full history as well. It’s something that really excites me. I can’t wait to build a connection with the fans and get started and have a real good go at it.”
Tottenham connections may shape West Brom’s transfer plans
Mason brings valuable Premier League connections that the Baggies can leverage to strengthen their squad.
Already linked with Spurs youngsters Mikey Moore and Dane Scarlett, West Brom will look to make signings in the coming weeks.
It’s a crucial summer window for the Albion as they head into their fourth year in the Championship since relegation in 2021, with the league looking tougher than ever.
The Baggies may also need to offload players to raise funds for a new squad, with Tom Fellows recently linked with a move away, as PSR struggles have been no secret in recent years.
Carlos Corberan proved himself at Huddersfield before moving to The Hawthorns and then Valencia, and now it’s the turn of Mason to climb that ladder, hopefully with more success.
Should that happen, and West Brom return to the Premier League, they will hopefully be able to avoid losing a promising coach again, just as they did with Corberan.
The only way is up after the sorry end to the season under Tony Mowbray, and the work begins now.
Patel will know this, and working closely with Mason and Andrew Nestor, all eyes will be on replacing the serious experience lost and building a squad ready to push for the Premier League again.