There’s a growing sense of unease at The Hawthorns as West Bromwich Albion struggle to find consistency under Ryan Mason. The young head coach arrived with optimism, fresh ideas and a promise to modernise the club’s approach, but recent weeks have brought frustration.
A promising start has faded into a run of disappointing results, leaving Albion drifting away from the promotion places and prompting questions about direction and belief.
00:00There's a growing sense of unease at the Hawthorns as West Bromwich Albion have struggled to find consistency under Ryan Mason.
00:09The young head coach arrived with optimism, fresh ideas and a promise to modernise the club's approach.
00:16A promising start has faded into a run of disappointing results, leaving Albion drifting away from the promotion places and prompting questions about direction and belief.
00:28Mason has been honest about the team's shortcomings following a 3-0 defeat to Millwall.
00:34He admitted his side were outdone in a free aspect and that the performance was well below the standards that we had demanded at this club.
00:44The issue is not effort or commitment but a lack of cutting edge despite controlling large spells of possession, often exceeding 60%.
00:52West Brom have failed to turn that control into meaningful chances, scoring too few and conceding at crucial moments.
01:01Yet amongst the gloom, there remain reasons for faith.
01:05Mason insists that the spirit within the dressing room is strong and that the belief among his players is still there.
01:11His ideas are clear, a more front-foot, technically confident West Brom built on quick transitions and collective pressing, but that vision will take time to root.
01:23Injuries and the adjustment to a new tactical style have also disrupted progress, leaving the side short of fluency and confidence in the final third.
01:32The path forward is as much about patience as it is about performance.
01:37For Mason's project to succeed, he needs backing not just financially but publicly and emotionally from the board and supporters alike.
01:45West Brom must show conviction in their choice of manager and resist the temptation to panic.
01:51If Mason is given time to implement his ideas, steady the defence and unlock his forwards, the current setbacks could yet prove formative.
02:01The foundations of a strong side are present they simply need nurturing.
02:06Backing him now through the turbulence might just deliver the long-term stability and success the club has been craving.
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