Graham Potter is not supervisor of West Ham. (Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
Former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has been relieved of his duties as supervisor of West Ham, it has been confirmed.
Potter, who was appointed on the London Stadium again in January, has endured a horrible begin to the brand new Premier League season, whereas he has additionally overseen West Ham’s exit from the Carabao Cup. As such, the choice has been taken for him to be sacked, a membership assertion has now confirmed.
“West Ham United can verify that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Membership.
“Outcomes and performances over the course of the second half of final season and the beginning of the 2025/26 season haven’t matched expectations, and the Board of Administrators consider {that a} change is important to be able to assist enhance the staff’s place within the Premier League as quickly as attainable.
“The Membership can verify that Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor, First Crew Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, Lead Goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and Goalkeeper Coach Linus Kandolin have additionally left with fast impact.
“The Board want to thank Graham and his teaching employees for his or her onerous work throughout their time with the Hammers and need them each success for the longer term.
“The method of appointing a alternative is underway. The Membership can be making no additional remark at the moment.”
West Ham have already settled on Graham Potter’s successor
In accordance with Jacob Steinberg, West Ham have already lined up Potter’s alternative: Nuno Espirito Santo. The 51-year-old is out there after being surprisingly sacked by Nottingham Forest simply three matches into the brand new season, together with his closing match in cost on the Metropolis Floor having been a 3-0 defeat to The Hammers.
It is smart for Potter to be let go, provided that his relationship with the West Ham supporters had utterly damaged down. His eight months in cost weren’t nice, however he’ll again himself to succeed at his new job.
As for Nuno, he can be a really smart appointment for West Ham, as he’s very able to being a hit – take his exploits at Forest. For now, it stays to be seen if – or quite, when – he’s appointed as Potter’s successor.
