2 hours ago Inside West Ham's scattergun recruitment strategy that leaves managers high and dry

JAMES SHARPE: Now, they sit 14th in the Premier League and continue to languish behind the likes of Brighton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

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8 hours ago West Ham appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui and Steidten may go too

Spaniard departs after just 22 matches as managerAnalysis: Lopetegui leaves identity-free West HamWest Ham have appointed Graham Potter as their manager after ending days of uncertainty by firing Julen Lopetegui. The shake-up could also lead to the departure of the technical director, Tim Steidten.It is understood Steidten, who joined in 2023, played a minor part in the negotiations that led to Potter agreeing to replace Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Talks were led by West Ham’s vice-chair, Karren Brady. Sources have indicated West Ham are increasingly unhappy with Steidten over his transfer record, and believe the German could be sidelined if he stays. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago West Ham create another farce – but Graham Potter offers intriguing escape route

Comment: Julen Lopetegui’s dismissal was an open secret days before it was made public – as were negotiations with Potter, his prospective successor

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13 hours ago West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui and Steidten may go too

Lopetegui departs after 22 matches as managerPotter set to take over on deal to 2027West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui and are preparing to announce Graham Potter as their manager after he agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract. The technical director, Tim Steidten, could also leave as part of the shake-up.Final details with Potter were being settled on Wednesday, with the vice-chair, Karren Brady, rather than Steidten heavily involved in talks. Steidten has been under pressure over his transfer record and has been staying away from the training ground after a breakdown in his relationship with Lopetegui. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui and Steidten may go

Spaniard departs after just 22 matches as managerAnalysis: Lopetegui leaves identity-free West HamWest Ham are set to appoint Graham Potter as their manager after ending days of uncertainty by firing Julen Lopetegui. The shake-up could also lead to the departure of the technical director, Tim Steidten.It is understood Steidten, who joined in 2023, played little part in the negotiations that led to Potter agreeing to replace Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Talks were led by West Ham’s vice-chair, Karren Brady. Sources have indicated West Ham are increasingly unhappy with Steidten over his transfer record, and believe the German could be sidelined if he stays. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Julen Lopetegui sacked by West Ham with Graham Potter lined up as replacement

The Hammers are fearing a potential relegation battle after damaging defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City

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13 hours ago West Ham sack Julen Lopetegui after agreeing longer contract for Potter

Lopetegui goes after 22 matches as managerPotter close to finalising deal to 2027West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui after talks progressed positively with Graham Potter, who is close to agreeing a two-and-a-half-year contract to take over as the club’s manager.“The first half of the 2024-25 season has not aligned with the club’s ambitions and the club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives,” a West Ham statement said. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago West Ham sack Julen Lopetegui as Graham Potter lined up as new manager

The former Spain and Real Madrid leaves after just six months

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17 hours ago West Ham eye Chelsea midfielder with Graham Potter set to replace Julen Lopetegui

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has struggled to force his way into Enzo Maresca’s first-choice side and could make a move

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20 hours ago West Ham poised to sack Lopetegui after agreeing longer contract for Potter

Lopetegui’s Wednesday press conference cancelled Potter close to finalising deal as manager to 2027West Ham are poised to sack Julen Lopetegui after talks progressed positively with Graham Potter, who is close to agreeing a two-and-a-half-year contract to take over as the club’s manager.A press conference with Lopetegui scheduled for Wednesday lunchtime was cancelled on Wednesday morning and, barring an unexpected hiccup, Potter will replace him before Friday’s FA Cup tie at Aston Villa. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago West Ham cancel preview press conference with Potter poised to replace Lopetegui

The Spaniard took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to an end.

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