West Bromwich Albion’s search for their next manager continues as the club approaches the end of May, with the 2025-26 season looming. The Baggies parted ways with Tony Mowbray shortly before the conclusion of the current campaign, prompting interim boss James Morrison to take charge of the final two matches.
00:00West Bromwich Albion's search for their next manager continues as the club approaches the end of May, with the next season looming.
00:10The Baggies parted ways with Tony Mowbray shortly before the conclusion of the current campaign, prompting interim boss James Morrison to take charge of the final two matches.
00:22Morrison remains one of the leading contenders for the permanent role, holding second favourite status with the bookmakers.
00:28Other names linked with the job include former Southampton manager Russell Martin and current Portsmouth boss John Muzinho, who have both attracted interest due to their experience and recent work in English football.
00:44However, the clear favourite to take over at the Hawthorns is Ryan Mason.
00:49Mason, who previously played for Tottenham and Hull City, is currently a first team coach under Ange Postakoglu at Spurs and has impressed many with his coaching acumen and tactical understanding.
01:02Last summer, Spurs allowed another first team coach, Chris Davis, to leave for the West Midlands, joining Birmingham City and highlighting the club's role as a source of coaching talent for championship sites.
01:16West Brom supporters are now eagerly watching and waiting, hoping for a swift announcement to mark the start of a new era.
01:25The club needs a manager who can steady the ship and build a competitive squad ready for the challenges of promotion back to the Premier League.
01:33Whoever does come in, there haven't really been too many names directly linked just yet.
01:39Marty Cifuentes from Queen's Park Rangers was one that West Brom spoke to briefly, but he's not on the short list of candidates.
01:46The likes of Gary O'Neill, Steve Cooper have been mentioned by the bookies.
01:50But at the moment, it seems as if West Brom are taking their time and it could take a few weeks for them to get their new man through the door.
01:55With the summer transfer window approaching, the appointment will be critical in shaping the club's strategy and ambitions.
02:03The fans and board alike are hopeful the right candidate will bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to a team desperate to return to top flight football.
