West Bromwich Albion have sacked head coach Eric Ramsay after just nine games in charge, with the club facing a 50/50 chance of relegation according to football statisticians Opta. The 34-year-old's tenure ended with a 0% win rate, four points from 24 in the Championship, and a record 5-0 home defeat by Norwich. Former midfielder James Morrison has stepped in as caretaker manager for the third time.

Ramsay's appointment in January was seen as a high-risk strategy, given his lack of Championship experience and the club's financial constraints under Profit and Sustainability Rules. His preferred three or five-at-the-back system proved problematic for the squad's versatility. Critics, including former Albion midfielder Richard Sneekes, pointed to poor team selections, with players deployed in unfamiliar positions. The final straw came after a 1-1 draw with Charlton, where a late equaliser sealed his fate.

With 12 games remaining, the spotlight now falls on chairman Shilen Patel and his team to make the right appointment. Morrison, unbeaten in his three interim games, is the most likely candidate to take charge until season's end. Former manager Darren Moore, currently out of work, has also been mentioned as a potential option. The club's hierarchy must act quickly to address the crisis and avoid a second-ever relegation to the third tier.