West Brom 'ready' to move for EFL boss if they sack Ryan Mason

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West Bromwich Albion returned to winning ways at The Hawthorns with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oxford United, but questions over Ryan Mason’s long-term future persist.   The Baggies fell behind early in the second half when the visitors struck first, but a Greg Leigh own goal and a composed finish from Aune Heggebo turned the contest around.

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00:00West Bromwich Albion returned to winning ways at the Hawthorns

00:05with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oxford United.

00:09But questions over Ryan Mason's long-term future persist.

00:14The Baggies fell behind early in the second half when the visitors struck first,

00:18but a Greg Leone goal and a composed finish from Anna Hegbo turned the contest around.

00:24The win was much needed, lifting Mason's side into 14th place after 14 championship matches,

00:32four points shy of the play-off places.

00:35Win the way trip to league leaders Coventry City up next after the international break.

00:39The fixtures offers both a stern test and an opportunity to build momentum,

00:43heading into a crucial stretch of the campaign.

00:48Despite the positive results, speculation continues to swirl around the club's managerial situation.

00:53According to journalist Alan Nixon, West Brom are ready to move for Millwall boss Alex Neal

00:59should results fail to improve under Mason.

01:03The 44-year-old has transformed Millwall into genuine promotion contenders

01:07since taking charge last December, steering the London club into the championship's top six.

01:14His success has reportedly drawn interest from other clubs, including Middlesbrough,

01:19raising doubts over how long the Lions can hold on to him.

01:23Millwall's managerial pedigree is well-established after guiding Norwich City to Premier League promotion in 2015.

01:30He has since held posts at Preston North End, Sunderland and Stoke City,

01:35getting a reputation as a reliable and tactically astute operator.

01:39Millwall handled him a new contract earlier this year,

01:42reflecting his growing stature and the stability he has brought to the den.

01:46For Mason, the challenge is clear.

01:50The former Tottenham coach was appointed in the summer on a three-year deal,

01:55but inconsistency has hampered his debut campaign in charge.

01:59While West Brom's board continue to back their young manager publicly,

02:04the looming presence of an experienced candidate like Neal

02:07ensures that the pressure will remain until results and performances improve.

02:12boosted.

02:14He's balanced!

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