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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Baggies in talks to appoint Spurs coach Mason
West Bromwich Albion are in talks over appointing Tottenham Hotspur coach Ryan Mason as their sources have told BBC Sport the ex-England midfielder, who is working under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs, is emerging as the Championship club's first-choice candidate to replace Tony Mowbray, who was sacked in are well under way and continuing amid positivity from all parties that Mason will accept his first managerial contract at Spurs expires at the end of June so there are unlikely to be lengthy negotiations over the 33-year-old's release, though Tottenham are aware of the Baggies' Albion want Mason to start work immediately, which is expected to be the case, the Midlands club will be required to make a formal approach to Tottenham to release him from the final weeks of his contract - but that is not expected to create any obstacles towards the deal. There is a possibility that Mason takes members of Spurs' coaching team with him to The was forced to retire from professional football in 2018, aged just 26, on medical advice after suffering a fractured skull in a clash with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill in 2017 that required the Tottenham academy graduate to have emergency joined Tottenham's coaching team in April 2018, playing a key role in the club's academy before becoming interim first-team manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho in has been part of Tottenham's senior set-up ever since, becoming acting head coach for a second time following the departure of Antonio Conte in 2023.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Championship club to hold talks with Tottenham coach Ryan Mason to take over as manager after Tony Mowbray sacked
TOTTENHAM coach Ryan Mason is in talks to become the manager of Championship outfit West Brom, according to reports. Mason, 33, is said to be the No.1 target for the Baggies this summer. 2 2 West Brom chiefs sacked previous boss Tony Mowbray in April. That decision came after a disastrous run of one win in four games at the end of the season saw them miss out on the play-offs, ultimately won by Sunderland. Mason has been a coach at Tottenham since 2018 after retiring with a serious head injury, initially starting out in the youth ranks before he moved into the senior side. The former midfielder has outlasted a number of big name bosses at the north London club, namely, Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte. Mason was also a key part of the backroom staff of current manager Ange Postecoglou, who guided Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years with the Europa League. According to The Telegraph, West Brom want their new boss in place well before pre-season and have held talks with several candidates over the position. However, the Hawthorns outfit were set to offer Mason the job after Spurs' final game of the Premier League season against Brighton - which ended in a 4-1 defeat. Mason secured his Uefa Pro-licence two years ago and has been linked with managerial posts at Anderlecht and Swansea. But his only experience as a top coach has come as an interim manager at Spurs, managing 13 games across two spells. West Brom are searching for their third boss since February 2024, which is when Florida-based businessman Shilen Patel took over the club. The summer recruitment drive is being led by sporting director Andrew Nestor. West Brom made the play-offs by finishing fifth in the Championship last year under Carlos Corberan, though he left the club in December 2024 to join La Liga outfit Valencia. Mowbray was then appointed as his permanent successor for his second spell in charge of the team but lasted just three months. The club were last in the top flight in the 2020/21 season which came after they earned automatic promotion by finishing second in the Championship.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tottenham head coach Ryan Mason in talks over first permanent role in management just days after Spurs win Europa League
Tottenham head coach Ryan Mason is expected to hold talks with West Brom this week about becoming their next manager. The Championship side are to make a formal approach to Spurs in the coming days. The 33-year old has emerged as Albion's preferred candidate after a proposed move for former QPR boss Marti Cifuentes fell through. Albion sacked Tony Mowbray in April after they lost to Derby County. The result effectively ended their hopes of making the play-offs. The loss to the Rams was their fifth in six games and eighth in 17 matches under Mowbray since he had returned to The Hawthorns in January. Mowbray replaced Carlos Corberan, who joined Valencia after taking several months out of the game while he was treated for bowel cancer. That saw him leave his post at Birmingham City last season but he is now on the road to recovery. Mowbray revealed that his children were scared that he wasn't going to live as he battled cancer. The potential hiring of Mason comes after Spurs won their first trophy by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last week. Mason has previously served as interim boss for the Lilywhites on two occasions - after they sacked Jose Mourinho in 2021 and when Cristian Stellini was relieved of his duties as head coach in 2023 following the sacking of Antonio Conte. Mason went into coaching having made 53 appearances for Spurs as a player between 2008 and 2016. His playing career was cut short in 2018 after he suffered a fractured skull that required surgery while playing for Hull City the previous year.
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
West Brom to hold talks with Tottenham's Ryan Mason over manager's job
Tottenham first-team coach Ryan Mason is poised to hold talks with West Bromwich Albion as the Championship club ramp up their search for a new manager. Mason is the No. 1 target to take over at The Hawthorns and is set to be offered the job following Tottenham's final Premier League match against Brighton on Sunday. Albion sacked Tony Mowbray last month after a torrid run of results and want their new head coach installed well before the start of pre-season. Interviews with a number of candidates have been held, but Mason is their preferred choice and an official approach to Tottenham is expected in the next 48 hours. Mason, 33, is a former Tottenham player and on the first-team backroom staff of Ange Postecoglou, who secured the club's first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United last Wednesday. After retiring in 2018 following a serious head injury, Mason joined the Tottenham coaching staff and has worked under a number of managers including Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Postecoglou. Mason secured his Uefa Pro-license two years ago and has been in contention for managerial posts including Anderlecht and Swansea City. West Brom are now intensifying their recruitment process, led by sporting director Andrew Nestor, and Mason is regarded as a serious candidate. Albion are looking for their third head coach since the takeover by Florida-based businessman Shilen Patel in February 2024, after Carlos Corberan and Mowbray. After the final game of the season against Luton Town, Patel posted on his X account: 'Thank you Baggies around the globe for your incredible support this season. 'Through thick and thin, the constant has been your backing and belief, and we have much to build on for next season. Up the Albion!' West Brom finished ninth in the Championship, missing out on the play-offs by four points.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
West Brom target Spurs assistant for vacant managerial role
Ryan Mason, fresh from lifting his first major trophy in coaching, is now emerging as the leading candidate to become West Bromwich Albion's new manager, according to TalkSport. The 33-year-old, currently assistant to Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, is believed to be considering his next career move following Spurs' Europa League final victory over Manchester United. Mason's coaching journey has so far been a tightly knit one, confined entirely within the walls of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since his retirement in 2018 due to a head injury, the former midfielder has served as a loyal and increasingly influential figure within the backroom staff. His two spells as caretaker boss, though brief, included a run to the 2021 Carabao Cup final and six wins in 13 games, a respectable return for someone learning on the job. That recent Europa League success may now serve as a timely springboard. Spurs' win marked the end of a 17-year wait for silverware and came as a landmark moment in Mason's burgeoning career. Though Postecoglou has been widely credited for reshaping the side, Mason's tactical input and steady presence behind the scenes have not gone unnoticed. West Brom, who are searching for a permanent successor to Tony Mowbray after finishing ninth in the Championship, are weighing Mason's profile against their ambition. The Baggies had been in talks with Marti Cifuentes, formerly of QPR, but Mason is now thought to be the preferred option. It is not the first time Mason has entertained opportunities away from North London. In October, he held discussions with Belgian outfit Anderlecht before opting to stay at Spurs, where he has two years remaining on his contract. For now, Mason's decision hinges on timing, ambition and a readiness to take the next step. Spurs, for all their recent progress, may find themselves reluctantly waving goodbye to a figure who symbolises their past, present and — potentially — managerial future. Ryan Mason is more than just a coach. A homegrown talent whose playing career was tragically cut short, but who channelled that heartbreak into something admirable. His rise through the coaching ranks has been understated, diligent and quietly impressive. Spurs' Europa League win, while obviously led by Postecoglou, still had Mason's fingerprints on it. His understanding of the club, the dressing room and the modern tactical game makes him a unique asset. Losing him to West Brom would sting, but it would also be a source of pride for the Spurs Faithful. There's always been a sense Mason was being primed for a bigger role at Spurs one day. But with Postecoglou firmly established, Mason deserves the space to grow. West Brom, while not the flashiest destination, is a club with history and ambition. It's the kind of role where he could make mistakes, grow into himself and show what he can really do as a number one.
