Ryan Mason is the favourite to take over as West Bromwich Albion’s head coach, but the Tottenham assistant coach might hand the Lilywhites a big blow while heading through the exit door.
The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder is thought of very highly at Hotspur Way, as demonstrated by the fact that he has been entrusted as the interim head coach on two occasions.
The 33-year-old joined Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff when the Australian arrived at the club two years ago, but his future is now up in the air.
Mason has been heavily linked with the top job at West Brom after being approached by the Baggies and a new update has now suggested that his departure may come at a big price for the Lilywhites.
Tottenham’s Ryan Mason may not go to West Brom alone
BBC Sport have now claimed that Mason has emerged as the clear first choice to replace Tony Mowbray at the Baggies.
The outlet says that discussions are well underway, and all parties are positive that the Spurs assistant coach will green light his first management role at the Championship side.
However, the outlet claims that Mason might take members of Spurs’ coaching team with him to The Hawthorns, which might come as a blow to the Lilywhites.
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Given that the Tottenham man’s contract expires at the end of June, the Midlands side will not have to pay compensation to the North Londoners.
Could this be confirmation that Ange Postecoglou will leave?
It remains to be seen who Mason takes with him as he is very well acquainted with all the academy coaches at the club, having been at Spurs for a long time.
However, if the likes of Nick Montgomery, Sergio Raimundo or Rob Burch follow Mason to West Brom, that will perhaps serve as confirmation that Postecoglou is on his way out.