Former midfielder Ryan Mason named EFL club's new head coach following triumphant first major trophy victory with Tottenham Hotspur.
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West Brom Welcomes Ryan Mason asNew Head Coach
Say goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur and hello to the Hawthorns, as Ryan Mason, the sprightly 33-year-old, makes his mark as the new head honcho at West Brom. After penning a three-year deal, he's taking the reins from Tony Mowbray.
Mason has snagged Nigel Gibbs from Reading as his right-hand man, a collaborator from Mason's days as Tottenham's head of player development. Sam Pooley steps into the role of men's first-team coach and head of performance, while James Morrison, Damia Abella, and Boaz Myhill continue to lend their expertise on the coaching staff.
Leaving Spurs after a coaching tenure since 2018, this is Mason's first stab at a permanent managerial gig at a club. Get ready to see him push the envelope and shape West Brom's future.
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West Brom's chairman Shilen Patel shares his enthusiasm for the new addition: "We're thrilled to welcome Ryan to The Hawthorns, alongside Nigel and Sam. We conducted a comprehensive search, and Ryan was an obvious choice among first-class candidates. With his impressive skill set, we anticipate him upgrading our standards in both preparation and player development at all levels within the club."
Sporting director Andrew Nestor adds, "Ryan's remarkable football journey stretches from playing at the highest level in the game to coaching alongside exceptional minds like Mauricio Pochettino and John McDermott. His unique playing and coaching experiences have shaped his innovative coaching style that blends strategy, individual player development, and data-driven tactics."
West Brom narrowly missed a spot in the play-offs last season. With Mason at the helm, who was part of Ange Postecoglou's staff that clinched Spurs' Europa League triumph last month, they're eyeing a strong return for the next season.
Mason had engaged in discussions with Belgian side Anderlecht back in October, but West Brom's offer proved to be the ultimate enticement. The club's future looks promising as they prepare for their fifth consecutive season in the Championship.
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- Ryan Mason, the former Tottenham Hotspur coach, has taken the helm as manager in West Brom in the English Premier League, aiming to elevate their standards in both preparation and player development across all levels within the club.
- In addition to Mason, West Brom has also recruited Nigel Gibbs and Sam Pooley, both of whom have previously collaborated with Mason at Tottenham, as assistant coach and head of performance, respectively.
- Having narrowly missed a spot in the playoffs last season, West Brom is looking to make a strong return in the next season under Mason's leadership, who was part of Ange Postecoglou's staff that led Spurs to Europa League triumph last month.
- West Brom is preparing for their fifth consecutive season in England's Championship league, following the departure of Tony Mowbray, and their hopeful promotion to the Premier League, where they'll compete alongside other top European football leagues.
