BBC · Oct 29, 2025
Albion need momentum over moments
West Bromwich Albion fan's voice bannerRyan Mason instructing West Bromwich Albion from the dugoutYou can't help wondering whether, when coaches study for their coaching badges, they get taught that special language only football managers use.
You know the one I mean.
"We needed to suffer for that win", "there are no easy games in this league", "he's not that type of player", etc.
Ryan Mason's go-to is to constantly talk about "moments" in interviews - but the Baggies boss is going to run out of things to say soon, as those moments are becoming few and far between.
The Baggies have scored just six goals in their past eight games and have the third-worst xG in the Championship.