'Bring back Bilic but problems run deeper than Ramsay'

After Eric Ramsay was sacked as West Bromwich Albion head coach just 44 days on from his appointment, we asked for your views on whether it was the right decision and who should be the next Baggies boss.

Here are a selection of your responses:

Kieran: Honestly I think it is the right call for Eric to go. Unsure why the club hired him to begin with. If we can afford it I'd want Slaven Bilic back.

Stephen T: He was always the wrong appointment, his tenure has been a disaster from day one.

I just hope they take their time finding his replacement, even letting Mozza [James Morrison] take the reins till the end of the season with no pressure to stay up as the damage has been done.

Then we deal with whatever comes in the closed season and start rebuilding

Stephen W: Sadly, it was the correct decision to sack Eric Ramsay albeit it should have happened after the loss to Coventry. Out of his depth and his tactics - plus playing players in wrong positions - were confusing.

To bring stability I would leave Morrison in charge until the end of the season and, should we retain Championship status, break the bank and appoint Derek McInnes.

Scott: Ramsay was a risky and experimental appointment that, unfortunately, didn't work out so yes, it was the right decision. I'd love to have Bilic back or Lee Carsley if either are up for the challenge of keeping us up!

Rohan: I hate sacking managers, but even though he's a good guy, Ramsay's appalling record spoke for itself.

In terms of replacements, I don't think Dyche or Bilic would come, so I'd say [Lee] Bowyer after hearing him on a podcast. He's very experienced in these situations and has worked in worse. I'm surprisingly confident in Morrison too.

Ben: So although there were some improvements in defensive organisation under Ramsay, yes it is absolutely the right call.

The issues run deeper than him though as the Nestor situation shows and we just didn't replace the talent we lost in the summer.

I hope for a bounce back now as the players on paper are good enough to move the club to safety but with confidence so low, survival is probably 50-50.

Conrad: Ramsay, in spite of his excellent coaching credentials, did not have the experience and personality to tackle a group of players with complacency ingrained in them. He was also stubborn in his early games, attempting to impose his tactics within a short space of time - and failed miserably.

Overall, we've got 56 points from 53 league games under Mowbray, Mason and Ramsay. Three back-to-back appointments which have failed in the last 13-and-a-half months. The hierarchy needs to be accountable more than ever. I just hope we stay up.

Tom: Ramsay had to go, he appeared to be out of his depth and didn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

We need someone who will fire everybody up for the last 12 games, the only person that fits that description really is Slaven Bilic, if he's ready to go it seems like the obvious choice.

Otherwise they may as well let James Morrison have it till the end of the season as he's WBA through and through and given his time with West Brom if anybody deserves a chance to show what he can do he does.

Chris: Albion probably were right to sack Ramsay but this is really still just papering over the cracks. The problems at the club run much deeper and, whatever division we're in next season, an absolutely huge internal review is needed this summer before this club can move forward.

Dave: Should he have been sacked? No. But he shouldn't have been appointed in the first place. I'd have brought in a mentor for him. As for a new manager, surely it's worth picking up the phone to Gareth Southgate...

Nigel: The club is in such a mess right now. This is the consequence of having an owner that doesn't understand English football. One poor decision after another.

Inexperienced Ramsay was a terrible choice based on our league situation. Morrison would be our best bet at this point, but the quality on the pitch is lacking. I fear we are doomed to League One.