Eric Ramsay is named West Bromwich Albion head coach.

West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay on a two-and-a-half year contract to replace Ryan Mason after a run of poor away results; Ramsay arrives from MLS side Minnesota United.

West Bromwich Albion have appointed Eric Ramsay as their new head coach. He is 34 and has signed a two-and-a-half year contract. Ramsay takes over after Ryan Mason was sacked following a run of away defeats. The club were 18th in the Championship, seven points above the relegation zone at the time. Key details: - The club announced the appointment of Eric Ramsay as head coach. - Ramsay is 34 and was previously a coach at Manchester United. - He joins from Major League Soccer side Minnesota United, where he led the team to back-to-back Conference play-off semi-finals and their highest Western Conference finish of fourth last season. - Ryan Mason was sacked after a 10th successive away defeat, leaving West Brom 18th in the Championship and seven points clear of the relegation zone. - Albion chairman Shilan Patel said Ramsay demonstrated qualities of intensity, organisation and adaptability during the recruitment process. Summary: Ramsay will take charge at The Hawthorns as the club seeks to address recent results. Undetermined at this time.