West Brom have named the former Manchester United assistant Eric Ramsay as their new head coach after the 34-year-old guided Minnesota United to the semi-finals of the Major League Soccer play-offs.
Ramsay, 34, took charge of Minnesota in February 2024, his first senior managerial role, after working alongside Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. He has also worked as an assistant coach for Wales and had spells with Swansea, Shrewsbury and Chelsea, though his playing experience extends only to a short spell with Welshpool Town and international futsal for Wales.
The appointment was confirmed hours after West Brom beat Swansea in a penalty shootout to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup. James Morrison had taken charge of that match following the dismissal of Ryan Mason earlier this week.
Ramsay will bring with him Dennis Lawrence, who worked with him as an assistant in Minnesota having previously been on the coaching staff of Roberto Martínez at Wigan and Everton, and working alongside Mark Robins at Coventry.
The West Brom chair, Shilen Patel, said: “Throughout our recruitment process, Eric consistently exhibited the qualities to lead and succeed in the world’s most demanding football environment. In his time as a head coach, his teams have been characterised by intensity, organisation, and adaptability – all critical for the sustained success and growth that we envision in the short and long term.
“Eric impressed us as a person, a coach, and a fit for our squad. I am pleased to welcome him to the Albion as we work with purpose to seize the opportunities and confront the challenges before us.”
Mason was sacked on Tuesday after Monday night’s 2-1 defeat at Leicester, their 10th successive away defeat, left the club 18th in the Championship.