Spurs' coach Ryan Mason remains in deliberation amidst interest from EFL club, potentially marking his initial job as head coach.
Biding His Time: Ryan Mason's Future Decision Pinned to Spurs' Europa League Run
Ryan Mason, the favored candidate for West Brom's vacant manager position, is keeping his focus squarely on Tottenham's Europa League journey[1][2]. In the eye of the betting fracas, the versatile Spurs assistant coach shares the limelight with Marti Cifuentes[1]. However, talkSPORT reveals that Mason's ambitions are aligned with Tottenham's ambitious European run.
Currently, Spurs are on a high after a resounding 3-1 home victory against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League, laying the groundwork for an epic return leg scheduled for May 8[1]. Ange Postecoglou, with the club yearning for silverware, is keen to keep Mason's focus on the task at hand as they gun for the Europa League final on May 21 in Bilbao[1][2].
Should West Brom covet Mason for their next permanent manager, they must exercise patience until later this month. This venture into full-time management would represent a new chapter in the former midfielder's career, who retired in 2018 due to a serious head injury and soon joined Tottenham's coaching staff[2].
Mason's deft hand took temporary charge when Jose Mourinho was sacked and again when acting head coach Cristian Stellini was dismissed[3]. In 2024, he even flirted with the prospect of managing Anderlecht, but both parties mutually agreed to halt talks[3]. In a turn of events, Mason was also rumored to be a contender for Swansea, a Championship club[3].
West Brom brought an abrupt end to Tony Mowbray's tenure in April as a consequence of dismal performances[3]. Meanwhile, talkSPORT reports that West Brom's representatives have held discussions with Cifuentes, the QPR boss[3]. In a twist, Cifuentes found himself on gardening leave, with CEO Christian Nourry describing the situation as "disappointing"[3].
West Brom's ranks have settled for another 4-year stint in the Championship, ending their playoff hopes four points short. Having qualified only once in the last four years, West Brom braces for their fifth consecutive season in the second tier of English football[3].
Odds for West Brom's Next Manager
Here's a snapshot of the odds from talkSPORT Bet, as of publication[3]:
- Ryan Mason: 5/4
- Marti Cifuentes: 2/1
- Steve Cooper: 6/1
- Russell Martin: 16/1
- Luke Williams: 16/1
- Sean Dyche: 20/1
[1] https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ryan-mason-west-brom-new-27107927[2]https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1871690/West-Brom-Ryan-Mason-tottenham-europa-league-success-achievement-jose-mourinho[3] https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-marti-cifuentes-27130912[4] https://www.talksport.com/football/uefa-european-league/ryan-mason-west-brom-future-decision-made-after-tottenhams-european-campaign-576785[5] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55026513[6] https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ryan-mason-west-brom-contender-26842163
- The race for West Brom's manager position features Ryan Mason, with odds of 5/4, as Tottenham's Europa League journey continues to captivate his focus.
- Marti Cifuentes, currently with QPR, maintains a strong position in the betting odds for West Brom's manager role, with odds of 2/1.
- Ryan Mason's potential move to manage West Brom for the long term may be contingent on the outcome of Tottenham's European campaign in the Premier League and European leagues.
