Ryan Mason Relieved of Duties as West Brom Manager After Seven Months

West Brom has terminated Ryan Mason's contract after a seven-month tenure. Mason, 34, had signed a three-year agreement with the club in June. The decision follows a 2-1 loss to Leicester, which has left the team in 18th place after six defeats in their last eight Sky Bet Championship matches. According to a statement on the club's website, "West Bromwich Albion has parted ways with men's first team head coach Ryan Mason, along with assistant head coach Nigel Gibbs and first team coach/head of performance Sam Pooley." The club expressed gratitude to the departing staff and wished them well. James Morrison, a first team coach, will oversee the team on an interim basis until new appointments are made. The search for a new men's first team head coach and staff has begun. Upcoming matches include Middlesbrough on January 16, Norwich on January 20, Derby on January 23, Portsmouth on January 31, and Stoke on February 7.