West Brom sack head coach Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge
West Bromwich Albion have sacked eric ramsay after a 44-day spell that produced no wins in nine matches, leaving the club one point above the Championship relegation zone with 12 games to play. The decision follows a home draw that left supporters frustrated and continues a season of managerial churn at The Hawthorns.
Eric Ramsay's short tenure: appointment, age and record
The 34-year-old was appointed on 11 January on a two-and-a-half-year deal, stepping up from Minnesota United in MLS after time as a coach with Manchester United. His brief spell set a new club record for the shortest permanent managerial reign at West Bromwich Albion, ending after just 44 days and nine matches.
No wins in nine matches and cup exit
Ramsay failed to win any of his nine matches in charge; he was unable to secure victory in his eight league matches and also saw West Brom knocked out of the FA Cup by Norwich. A separate headline described the departure as coming after just eight games, reflecting the different ways the run has been counted.
Boardroom meeting after 1-1 draw with Charlton and staff departures
Following a 1-1 home draw with Charlton on Tuesday, Ramsay and his assistant Dennis Lawrence were booed off and then summoned to meet with the club owner and chairman, Shilen Patel, in the boardroom. The club has confirmed that assistant head coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed the Hawthorns.
Interim plan as James Morrison returns and relegation fight tightens
First-team coach James Morrison will once again take over on an interim basis and will oversee first-team affairs as the Baggies sit 21st in the Championship, one point above the drop zone with 12 games to play. This is the second managerial departure at The Hawthorns this season after Ryan Mason was relieved of his duties in January.
Club statement and historical context
The club released a statement saying it had parted company with the men's first-team head coach Eric Ramsay and that Dennis Lawrence had also left, adding that James Morrison would take interim charge and that the club wished Eric and Dennis well for the future. Ramsay's reign surpassed the previous shortest permanent spell of 17 games jointly held by Pepe Mel and Tony Mowbray.
Fans invited to weigh in
Supporters were asked whether sacking Ramsay was the right decision, whether James Morrison should continue as interim boss until the end of the season, or whether the club should appoint a permanent replacement immediately — and if so, who they would prefer. The club invited fans to share their views and said it would highlight a selection of responses.
