48 minutes ago Graham Potter confirmed as new West Ham manager after winning contract wrangle

West Ham have sacked boss Julen Lopetegui in favour of ex-Chelsea and Brighton man Graham Potter with the club sitting 14th in the Premier League table after a summer of heavy spending

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13 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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24 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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