Football Daily 72+ EFL Pod: Mason out at West Brom & Cardiff flying high
Jan 7, 2026
Sean Morrison, former Cardiff City captain turned media personality and coach, shares insights on the EFL landscape. He discusses the sacking of Ryan Mason at West Brom and explores Oxford United's managerial search. Wrexham's impressive form and Cardiff's rise in League One get the spotlight, along with Coventry's recent struggles. They also analyze potential relegation fights in League Two and share exciting FA Cup predictions, all while compiling an Ultimate EFL Hardman XI that brings nostalgia and humor to the conversation.
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Sean's Post-Playing Life Choice
- Sean Morrison returned to Cardiff, had a baby, and weighed up offers before retiring from playing due to injury concerns.
- He now focuses on family, media work and coaching at the academy level.
Performance Vs. Results At West Brom
- Ryan Mason's reign at West Brom showed decent performances but repeated late/sloppy goals cost results and confidence.
- Sean Morrison says results matter more than performances and Mason will learn valuable lessons from this stint.
Oxford Need Pragmatism Not Flair
- Oxford United need a pragmatic manager who can make the team hard to beat rather than an expansive stylist.
- Will Still may not fit that profile and taking the job could risk his reputation if relegation follows.