BBC · Jun 12, 2025
Mason will be leader that West Brom need - Nestor
Image caption, Andrew Nestor (right) said Ryan Mason's (centre) experience, character and vision were key factors that led to his appointment as head coachBBC Sport, West Midlands
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New West Bromwich Albion head coach Ryan Mason will be "the leader we need", said the club's sporting director Andrew Nestor.
Mason, 33, is settling into his first full-time management role at The Hawthorns after signing a three-year contract.
The former Tottenham midfielder spent seven years on the coaching staff at Spurs and Nestor said that experience, Mason's character and vision for the future of the Baggies were key factors in making him "the right person for the job".