Was Sacking Eric Ramsay the Right Decision? West Bromwich Albion Face Tough Choice After 44 Days
West Bromwich Albion have sacked head coach eric ramsay after just 44 days and nine games in charge, a move that leaves the club one point above the Championship relegation zone with 12 games to play and prompts questions about immediate strategy and long-term planning.
Eric Ramsay: appointment, background and results
Eric Ramsay, 34 years old, was appointed head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal on 11 January following the departure of Ryan Mason in January. He had moved from Minnesota United in MLS and was described as a former Manchester United coach. In his brief spell he failed to win any of his nine matches in charge; that sequence comprised eight league matches without victory and an FA Cup exit at the hands of Norwich.
What led to the decision at The Hawthorns
The club decided to make the call after a 1-1 home draw with Charlton on Tuesday. Ramsay’s side were booed off after that match. The head coach and his assistant, Dennis Lawrence, were summoned to meet with the club owner and chairman, Shilen Patel, in the boardroom. The club has parted company with the men’s first-team head coach and confirmed that assistant head coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed the Hawthorns.
Interim solution — James Morrison to take charge
First-team coach James Morrison will once again take over on an interim basis and will oversee first-team affairs while the club considers next steps. Fans are being invited to weigh in on whether Morrison should continue until the end of the season, whether a permanent replacement should be appointed immediately, and who that replacement should be.
Standings and stakes: where West Brom sit now
The Baggies are currently in 21st place in the Championship, just a point above the drop zone, with 12 games to play. The position amplifies the pressure on whoever manages the team next and focuses attention on short-term results as well as recruitment and tactical response in the remaining fixtures.
Record short reign and historical context
Ramsay’s 44-day spell set a new club record for the shortest permanent managerial reign in the club’s history, surpassing the previous mark of 17 games jointly held by Pepe Mel and Tony Mowbray. That statistical milestone underlines the volatility of the current campaign and raises questions about stability and decision-making at board level.
Fan engagement, reaction and next steps
Supporters have been asked for their views on whether sacking Ramsay was the right decision, whether James Morrison should remain as interim boss until the season’s end, or whether the club should move immediately to appoint a permanent replacement — and if so, which candidate they would prefer. The club has placed on record its thanks to Eric and Dennis and wishes them well for the future. Responses from fans will be gathered and a selection will be shared at a later time.
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Recent updates indicate the situation is developing; details may evolve as the club determines its managerial strategy and responds to fan feedback and competitive demands on the pitch.
