West Brom parts ways with Eric Ramsay after disastrous start threatening relegation.

West Bromwich Albion is on high alert following the dismissal of head coach Eric Ramsay, a decision that leaves the club on the brink of relegation to League One. The 1-1 draw against Charlton Athletic was the last straw, placing the team just one point above the relegation zone in the Sky Bet Championship. Ramsay, who led the team for only 44 days, departed without securing a single league victory, accumulating just four points from eight matches.

Now, with the club sitting in 21st place and just 12 matches remaining in the season, the situation is alarming. James Morrison, the first-team coach, will take on the role of interim manager for the second time this season, with his first task being a crucial clash against relegation rivals Oxford United next Saturday.

In an official statement, West Bromwich Albion announced: “West Bromwich Albion has parted ways with first-team head coach Eric Ramsay. Assistant coach Dennis Lawrence has also left The Hawthorns. The club would like to thank Eric and Dennis and wish them success in the future.” Ramsay, 34, succeeded Ryan Mason with the team in 18th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone, but his arrival did not bring the expected improvement.

Frustration among supporters reached its peak following a 3-0 defeat to Portsmouth and a bitter 2-0 home loss to Coventry, where fans chanted slogans such as “You’re getting sacked in the morning” and “Eric Ramsay, your football is s***.”

In his latest press conference after the match against Charlton, Ramsay acknowledged that the situation at the club was “insufficient” and that his team had taken “a step back.” He commented: “We’re not just talking about this performance in isolation – we’re adding this to multiple draws, there aren’t enough wins, and the feeling is one of a step back. I know what this situation needs right now – it needs wins, not draws. The number of chances was enough to win the game, but it wasn’t good enough. We’re lacking a real spark and quality in attack.”

Despite the mounting pressure, Ramsay remained steadfast regarding his position, stating: “I’m not here after five defeats where the team hasn’t been competitive. In the last four league games, the team has been competitive, it’s fighting, and I don’t feel there is a lack of connection between me and the team.” The draw against Charlton, which saw George Campbell end a 405-minute goal drought, was overshadowed by Lyndon Dykes’ goal in the 70th minute, which extended the Baggies’ winless streak to 10 matches. The situation is critical, and the upcoming fixtures could be decisive for the club’s future.