West Brom are once again on the managerial carousel after sacking Ryan Mason just seven months into his three-year deal.
West Bromwich Albion are once again searching for stability in the dugout after ending Ryan Mason’s reign just seven months into a three-year contract at The Hawthorns.
The 34-year-old’s dismissal followed a late 2-1 defeat at Leicester on Monday night, a result that left the Baggies 18th in the Championship.
After an initially promising start that yielded three wins and a draw from his opening four league games, results quickly tailed off. Six wins from the subsequent 22 matches, coupled with 10 consecutive away defeats, saw momentum drain away and relegation concerns creep back in.
The sacking also continues a broader pattern of managerial churn at West Brom. Since Tony Pulis’ departure in 2017, only Carlos Corberán has managed to surpass 100 games in charge.
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Next West Brom Manager Odds
| Manager | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Lee Carsley | 10/3 |
| Michael Carrick | 6/1 |
| Alex Neil | 7/1 |
| James Morrison | 8/1 |
| Russell Martin | 17/2 |
| Ralph Hasenhüttl | 17/2 |
| Slaven Bilić | 10/1 |
Last updated on 07/01/2026 at 16:00.
Who is the betting favourite to be the next West Brom Manager?
Carsley has emerged as the early market leader at a best price of 10/3 with Paddy Power. His work with England’s Under-21s has been exemplary, delivering silverware and developing top players, and that pedigree clearly appeals to West Brom’s ownership. The question is whether a coach embedded in the international game, and reportedly content to wait for elite opportunities, would view a relegation-tinged Championship job as the right moment to step back into .
Carrick represents is a Championship-ready option and can be backed at a best price of 6/1 with BetVictor. His spell at Middlesbrough showed he can build a competitive side, manage expectations at a big club, and push for the play-offs, even if his final campaign there ended flatter than hoped. Out of work and still only 44, he may see West Brom as a chance to reset his managerial stock, though interest elsewhere, including speculative links back to Manchester United, could yet complicate matters.
Alex Neil is the pragmatist’s choice and a best price of 7/1 with Virgin Bet. Promotion successes with Norwich and Sunderland underline his ability to organise sides quickly and extract results. While he lacks the fashionable profile of Carsley or Carrick, his track record of steadying clubs mid-cycle could appeal to a West Brom board keen to avoid being dragged deeper into a relegation fight.
