Ryan Mason to roll his eyes as BBC reporter names player who’s at West Brom training ground
Ryan Mason has every right to feel hard done by after his West Brom exit.
Mason was sacked by West Brom earlier in January after a disastrous run of results and performances for the Englishman.
The final straw came as West Brom lost 2-1 to Leicester City courtesy of a late winner from Abdul Fatawu in spectacular fashion.
Things aren’t exactly looking better after Eric Ramsay was appointed with West Brom’s 5-0 defeat against Norwich City, summing things up at The Hawthorns.
The new head coach already seems to be getting preferential treatment in B71, something that is bound to leave Mason frustrated.
West Brom new signing already at training ground
West Brom look set to sign Max O’Leary from Bristol City after reports emerged earlier on Thursday suggesting a permanent deal was on the cards.
The Republic of Ireland international is seemingly edging closer to a Hawthorns switch on an initial short-term deal.
A six-month contract looks likely to be signed in the Black Country in the hopes of ending Albion’s goalkeeping woes this campaign.
Steve Hermon has reported that “it would appear” that O’Leary is at The Fitlife Foods Performance Centre ahead of his move from Ashton Gate.
The BBC WM journalist is also there speaking with Ramsay in his press conference, with a deal expected to be agreed for the keeper shortly.
Ryan Mason has every right to be annoyed by Max O’Leary signing
The Baggies have had plenty of problems over a number one goalkeeper ever since Alex Palmer departed in a deal with Ipswich Town.
Josh Griffiths has failed to live up to high expectations, while Joe Wildsmith has proven to be a hugely frustrating signing, even on a free.
Mason wasn’t shy about chopping and changing between the two, but was still unhappy with the performances of the shot-stoppers.
The ex-Tottenham coach would have loved to get his hands on a new keeper in B71, but was given the boot before getting the chance.
He’ll be sitting at home rolling his eyes after a deal for O’Leary comes too late to benefit his first permanent managerial role.
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