Exclusive: West Brom give Ryan Mason ultimatum after job offer
West Brom have given Ryan Mason until Sunday night to accept their offer to be the club’s new manager, sources have told Football Insider.
The 33-year-old is deciding whether to stay at Tottenham as an assistant coach to Ange Postecoglou or take on his first managerial post at The Hawthorns.
Sources say Mason has been offered the post, but West Brom want a swift decision.
The Championship club are believed to have alternatives lined up in case the former Spurs midfielder rejects their job offer.
Mason emerged as the front-runner for the job despite have never previously held a top role, having learned his trade under the likes of Postecoglou and Jose Mourinho.
Football Insider revealed on 30 May that Mason is close to agreeing a deal and is in advance talks over the final terms, but is undecided whether to take the offer.
Ryan Mason to make West Brom decision after advanced talks
The Baggies have been without a manager since 21 April when Tony Mowbray was sacked following a 3-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Derby County.
Mowbray’s spell lasted just three months, having arrived in January after Carlos Corberan left to join Valencia in a turbulent season at The Hawthorns.
Football Insider first revealed on 24 May that West Brom had opened talks with Mason, who emerged as the leading candidate for the position.
After finishing ninth in the recently-completed campaign, Albion are aiming to bounce back in their ambitions to achieve promotion next season.
Mason’s potential appointment would represent a pivot on their previous decision to opt with an experienced campaigner in Mowbray.
Paul Bracewell eyeing coaching role at The Hawthorns
Alongside Mason, the Baggies are also aiming to strengthen their coaching staff and are targeting Paul Bracewell following his exit from Tottenham.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 31 May that West Brom will offer Bracewell a role to make an instant return to coaching.
The 62-year-old is viewed by West Brom as an experienced operator who can help guide and support Mason, 33, in his first major role.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on Friday that Bracewell had been dismissed by Tottenham after working as their elite development coach for almost five years.
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