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'A joke of a player': West Brom fans hail star man as Ryan Mason gets perfect Championship start

Jonny Drury caught up with some happy Albion fans as they kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers.

By Jonny Drury
Published Aug 9, 2025

Isaac Price's first half goal was the difference for Albion - in a tight game that also saw chances for Aune Heggebo.

Elsewhere, they were hit by a late sending off of Darnell Furlong but it was luft off for the Mason era.

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