Here is what you had to say about new West Bromwich Albion boss Eric Ramsay.
We asked you for your thoughts on new West Bromwich Albion boss Eric Ramsay before he took charge of his first league match on Friday.
Here is what you had to say:
Michael: Intrigued rather than excited - much rounder background than Mason and I like the fact he mapped out his own career route.
Very pleased Dennis Lawrence is with him, he was instrumental in Coventry's improvement under Mark Robins.
Do think they might struggle initially due to the weaknesses within the squad.
Kel: Is he there to manage or coach? Hopefully he will be allowed to bring all his coaching abilities to improve the team and let others manage the club.
Simon: A brave decision going with another young manager. However, Ramsay has more experience than Mason. Really excited about this appointment.
It's not how much possession you have, it's what you do with it. The thought of a more fast paced attack, a disciplined defensive structure with a definite style of play is what the Baggies have needed since Carlos left.
The fan base need to get behind him and the team and find a top 10 finish. The summer gives us a chance to reinvest in the first team and hopefully make a play-off push. COYB.
Dale: Anyone coming into our club have their hands tied. The squad needs improvement, which as Albion fans know we don't spend and recruitment has been poor in recent years too, so having a young manger could yet again backfire. What's needed is someone with experience to deal with what they have and deal with little to no money spent.
Andy: We took Mason from a coaching role with no previous managerial experience and now Ramsay who's from the same cohort. I'll back him, but it seems to be repeating the error?
Nick: I really hope that this was the appointment they wanted to make during the summer. Eric has a clear pedigree of managing a team for more than a handful of interim games. His results and experience far outweigh Ryan Mason's.
Eric was on the radar of many other clubs wishing to follow the trend for young coaches, like the other Albion. So I am hopeful rather than confident that we can climb the table to a respectful position. Then build on that for the 2026-27 season.
I hope that we do not suffer again in the future that when success comes our coach is tempted away to a bigger club.
Richard: Seems to be a good appointment, his record seems decent and I like he is both young and experienced. I'm glad the club are still being bold and sticking to their guns by insisting on young, hungry talent.
Euan: I'm a bit nervous, particularly considering the difficulties some other coaches have had translating MLS success to elsewhere.
The owners clearly want these young coaches with new ideas and less baggage for whatever reason. Particularly if Ramsay can develop our young players, and galvanise others out of favour with Mason (eg. Dike, Griffiths, Bielik), there is a lot to be excited about. If Ramsay knows of any gems, let's hope the club listen and back him if we have the cash.
Maybe a good cup run, and a stabilised season is all we can hope for, with (sadly) next season the big focus now.
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