West Brom sack head coach Eric Ramsay after only 44 days in charge — west brom statement
West Brom have parted company with men’s first-team head coach Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge, and west brom say first-team coach James Morrison will oversee affairs on an interim basis. Assistant head coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed The Hawthorns, the club added.
Club statement and departures at The Hawthorns
The club released a statement saying: "West Bromwich Albion have parted company with men’s first team head coach Eric Ramsay. Assistant head coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed The Hawthorns. First-team coach James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis. The club would like to place on record its thanks to Eric and Dennis and wishes them well for the future. " The notice also included the line © 2026 West Bromwich Albion Football Club and the site credits: Designed & built by Other Media, Powered by Clubcast.
Ramsay’s 44-day tenure and record
Eric Ramsay was sacked after a 44-day spell at the club. The 34-year-old had been appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal on 11 January to replace Ryan Mason but failed to win any of his nine matches in charge. His 44-day stint set a new club record for the shortest permanent managerial reign in West Brom’s history, surpassing the previous record of 17 games held by Pepe Mel and Tony Mowbray.
Match and fan reaction after Charlton draw
The decision followed a 1-1 draw with Charlton at home in the Championship. Ramsay’s side were booed off after the match, and both the head coach and his assistant Dennis Lawrence were summoned to meet with the club owner and chairman, Shilen Patel, in the boardroom.
League form and cup exit details
Ramsay failed to win in eight Championship matches, drawing four and losing four, picking up just four points under the 34-year-old. West Brom were also knocked out of the FA Cup after they lost at Norwich City. The club sit 21st in the Championship, one point off the relegation zone.
Ramsay’s background and post-match comments
Ramsay had stepped up from Minnesota United in MLS after earlier work as a Manchester United coach. He had not managed to inspire a victory in his nine games in charge. Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Charlton, Ramsay said: "We're not talking about this performance in isolation - we are adding this to multiple draws, not enough wins and not enough getting over the line so it has the feeling of a step backwards. I know what this situation needs at the moment - it needs wins, it doesn't need draws. The number of chances were enough to win the game but it wasn't good enough. "
Interim arrangements and next steps
First-team coach James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis while the club moves forward. The club statement reiterated its thanks and good wishes to Eric Ramsay and Dennis Lawrence for the future.
West Brom have now removed Eric Ramsay from the head-coach role after a run of one draw and no wins in the most recent fixtures, and the club has installed James Morrison as interim head of first-team affairs.
