Overview

• Mason’s official appointment on July 2 made him the club’s youngest permanent head coach in over a century under a three-year contract.
• The former Tottenham assistant has been a week into pre-season training at the Walsall base with the squad scheduled to travel to eastern Austria for an intensive camp.
• He has prioritized instilling a culture of daily professionalism and respect designed to translate into more consistent Championship results.
• Mason succeeded Tony Mowbray following a ninth-place finish last season and is the third head coach appointed since owner Shilen Patel’s takeover.
• His UEFA Pro Licence, interim manager stints at Spurs and involvement in their Europa League victory over Manchester United underpinned sporting director Andrew Nestor’s decision.