Eric Ramsay: Minnesota United Boss Emerges as West Brom’s Top Managerial Target

Introduction: A Rising Star in Football Management

Eric Ramsay, the 33-year-old manager of Minnesota United, has emerged as a leading candidate for the West Bromwich Albion head coach position. Albion are interested in Minnesota United boss Eric Ramsay as a candidate to succeed Ryan Mason at The Hawthorns, following the last-gasp loss to Leicester City on Monday night – WBA’s 10th consecutive away defeat. This development marks another significant moment in the young Welsh coach’s rapidly ascending career, which has already seen him work with elite Premier League clubs and achieve impressive results in Major League Soccer.

Ramsay’s Impressive Track Record

The 33-year-old is currently in charge of MLS side Minnesota United, where he has been since leaving Manchester United in March 2024. His impact at Minnesota has been remarkable, as Ramsay became the MLS’ youngest ever head coach and led a low-budget side to 6th in his first year, then ending the 2025 campaign in 4th and taking them to the play-off semi-finals. Even more impressively, the club set a record for points in a season (58 in 34 games) despite the club selling its best player, Tani Oluwaseyi, to Spanish club Villarreal midseason.

Elite Pedigree and High-Level Endorsements

Before taking the Minnesota role, Ramsay built an impressive résumé working with some of football’s biggest clubs. Ramsay has a strong managerial background, holding roles as a first-team coach with Chelsea’s under-23s and becoming the youngest British coach to achieve the UEFA Pro Licence before joining Manchester United in 2021. His work at Old Trafford earned high praise from former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who described him as “a really talented coach, and he is progressing a lot”.

European Interest and West Brom’s Gamble

Ramsay’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed in Europe. Earlier in January 2026, Ramsay has been mentioned for a possible opening at Strasbourg, a club in the France’s Ligue 1, demonstrating the breadth of interest in his services. For West Brom, currently struggling in 18th place in the Championship, appointing Ramsay would represent another calculated risk following Mason’s unsuccessful tenure. Hiring another young boss in 33-year-old Ramsay would mark another gamble, but his proven ability to achieve results with limited resources could be exactly what the Baggies need.

Conclusion: A Decision That Could Define West Brom’s Season

Eric Ramsay represents a modern, tactically astute coaching talent who has demonstrated the ability to maximise limited resources and develop young players. His multilingual skills, elite-level experience, and impressive track record at Minnesota make him an attractive proposition for West Brom. Whether the club’s owners are willing to take another chance on a young manager remains to be seen, but Ramsay’s credentials suggest he could be the catalyst for West Brom’s revival. The coming days will reveal whether the Championship club can convince him to leave his successful MLS project for the challenges of English football’s second tier.