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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.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- 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.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ajayi, Diangana and Swift released by Baggies
West Bromwich Albion have announced that Semi Ajayi, Grady Diangana and John Swift, who have over 500 club appearances between them, will all be leaving the club at the end of their departures mean the end of six-year stays for Nigeria defender Ajayi and DR Congo midfielder Diangana, who both played a part in promotion to the Premier League in 2019-20 as well as the campaign in the top flight that made 177 appearances after signing from Rotherham United in 2019, while Diangana initially arrived on loan in the same summer and later signed permanently, going on to play 202 games and score 26 leaves three years after joining the club from Reading and making 126 appearances. He made an instant impact, scoring the equaliser at Middlesbrough in his first start for the club in made just 15 Championship appearances this season after two lengthy spells out with hamstring has also been on the fringes this season, most of his appearances coming as a substitute, while Swift has started fewer than half of their league games in the campaign just the list of academy players given new deals is 21-year-old Reyes Cleary, who had loan spells at Walsall and Hartlepool United last season.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Only natural' for interest in Mousinho
Portsmouth expect interest from other clubs in boss John Mousinho this summer, sporting director Richard Hughes has 39, was appointed to his first managerial role at Fratton Park in January 2023 and has already etched his name into club guided Pompey from 15th in League One to finish eighth in his first campaign before winning the title last term and then guiding the Blues to a 16th-placed finish in their first season back in the has been linked with the vacant coaching roles at West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City but Hughes told BBC Radio Solent he hopes his head coach will stick with the "exciting project" he is building."This club is incredibly special and has got a real unique character around it," Hughes said. "It's exciting for me and John. There's scope to progress and build the club and I know that's something that really appeals to John."I'm sure there absolutely will be interest in John, and rightly so because he's done a terrific job in the time he's been with us."There's likely to be people that want to have those conversations but I know John is happy, he loves the area, he loves the team and the project. "It's natural in football if people do well there's likely to be interest but our expectation is to keep moving forward and keep progressing, that way we can keep the group and the staff together, add to the squad and keep making everything stronger, better and keep delivering on the pitch."
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'It's a good feeling' - Dike back for WBA with a bang
It there was a moment that made West Bromwich Albion forget about their disappointment and frustration at missing out on the Championship play-offs, it came after half an hour against Luton Callum Styles' superb cross came in from the left, a leaping Daryl Dike got there ahead of his marker to nod in from eight put the Baggies back in front at 2-1, on their way to a 5-3 win, and triggered some of the loudest celebrates - and widest smiles - The Hawthorns has witnessed for a while. Not for 17 months, in fact, because that was when Dike last scored. You have to go back even further for the last time it happened in the league - March 2023, over two the USA striker is now fit after the sort of injury nightmare that seemed like it would never end."It's a good feeling," Dike told BBC Radio WM reflecting on his comeback goal."You've been sitting here working hard every single day for two years to have a moment like that."When I headed it I was on the floor and just thinking 'please go in, please go in' so to see it go in - it's what you dream about." 'You get knocked down but you get back up' Since joining the Baggies from Barnsley in January 2022, Dike has had a scarcely believable run of serious injuries.A hamstring injury on his full debut kept him out for six months, before a thigh problem on his return ruled him out for a further in April 2023, a ruptured Achilles tendon saw him miss another 10 games into his comeback, it went again against Ipswich and Dike was carried off in the club have taken no chances over rushing him back this time and have introduced him from the bench 10 times since his return to fitness in boss James Morrison revealed he thought about whether to hand Dike a start against the Hatters "for a good three days" before "going with his gut" and giving him the green credited his team-mates had played a vital role in keeping him going and getting him ready for his return."They've been able to see my mood when it [the injury] first happened and how hard I've worked to get back," he said."I'm so thankful to have team-mates that support me like they do and push me to get better every single day and keep my mindset right that I can still achieve all my dreams."Any footballer wants to play as much as possible but I've got good physios and medical team so the main thing is I was protected and in the best position to help the team." Now, with his first league start - and goal - for two years under his belt, Dike is excited about the future."You get knocked down but you get back up," he said."I'm only 24 and still have tonnes of goals I want to achieve and I'm grateful to have the opportunities to still do that."I knew that if I put in the work and give myself the best opportunity to get more feelings like that then they would come."I can feel good about myself over the summer, knowing that I can still do it and I'm going to work really really hard into pre-season and carry that momentum into next season."
