'Problems run deeper' - West Brom fans on Mason sacking

We asked for your views after West Bromwich Albion sacked head coach Ryan Mason on Tuesday morning.

The former Tottenham coach was only appointed in June but leaves with the Baggies 18th in the Championship.

We had a brilliant response so, thanks for getting in touch and here is a selection of the thoughts of Albion supporters:

Andy - I don't think that's the right move. The problems run much deeper than just changing the manager.

The fans have become very toxic and are far too quick to boo the players. That only piles pressure on the team, so it's no wonder mistakes happen.

Scott - I always thought Mason seemed pragmatic and honest about the team and job in hand.

I don't doubt he is a very capable coach, and could go on to be a top manager but at the end of the day results are how managers are judged. Possibly a job too big for a young manager?

Rich - The100% correct decision, but Andrew Nestor (sporting director) must tender his resignation today. Two appointments he's got completely wrong.

Paul - Should not have sacked him. Mid-table this year would have been acceptable with the play-offs being the goal next season. You can't head hunt someone and not give them time. How are young British managers going to get a chance?

Jimmy - Feel for him, but 10 straight away losses isn't just unlucky like they were against Leicester. It runs much deeper. We're not the best team in the Championship but we're better than 18th!

Get Slaven Bilic back, for me.

Don - Sacking the manager is the easy option. The players lost the Leicester game by poor finishing, poor concentration, and a lack of skill.

Whereas Mason did make mistakes we should look at the players too.

In addition the senior management need to take some responsibility for the current chain of events.

Terry - Mason's appointment divided opinion, his dismissal before the January window is also likely to divide opinion.

With the odd exception, performances were generally OK, results definitely weren't.

Were Albion in any real danger of relegation? Probably not. Will a change of manager propel them into the play-offs? Probably not.

David - Definitely. Given him plenty of time. Start by not losing if you cannot win.

Southampton were playing 'good football ' last year and not winning and look what happened to them.

West Bromwich Albion seriously look like they are going to be in a relegation battle unless something changes.

Marty - So they sell Alex Palmer, Tom Fellows, Torbjorn Heggem and Darnell Furlong and then sack the manager when we don't get the results they want.

I know they have been trying to navigate a tricky financial mess but I think it's a bit harsh on Mason.

Herefordbaggie - You could say he is an unlucky manager, but losing 10 away on the bounce is not luck alone. Poor substitution decisions and game management have cost him.