84 minutes ago Graham Potter delivers first West Ham transfer update with more new signings possible

New boss not expecting January recruits but believes there are funds available if the right opportunity arises

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10 hours ago Graham Potter reveals why he accepted West Ham job in first words as new manager

Former Brighton boss is back in management for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea

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84 minutes ago West Ham: Graham Potter addresses Tim Steidten role after Julen Lopetegui tension

New Hammers boss is sure he can work harmoniously alongside under-pressure technical director as he preaches need for unity

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6 hours ago Inside Graham Potter's meteoric rise with Swedish minnows who stunned Arsenal

It's a massive risk in Graham Potter's managerial career to take over at West Ham - but it isn't the biggest risk the Englishman has ever taken

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4 hours ago Why West Ham might be the right place for Graham Potter to rebuild his career after Chelsea failure

West Ham is not a plum job but some key factors could suit Potter as he bids to repair his reputation

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8 hours ago Christmas comes late for ‘excited’ Graham Potter after landing West Ham job

The 49-year-old has not worked since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 and replaces Julen Lopetegui.

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6 hours ago Graham Potter arrives at West Ham with an apology – but another failure won’t be easily forgiven

Potter’s woes at Chelsea were not entirely of his own making, but his stock has fallen since success at Brighton and his gamble on the West Ham job is a make-or-break moment for his coaching career

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11 hours ago West Ham confirm Graham Potter as new manager following Julen Lopetegui sacking

Former Chelsea boss returns to Premier League management on a two-and-a-half year deal

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7 hours ago Graham Potter makes Chelsea job admission as he looks for West Ham bounce back

New Hammers boss in Pep Guardiola claim as he insists he is a better manager for Stamford Bridge struggle

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11 hours ago ‘The right fit’: Graham Potter aims high at West Ham after arrival as head coach

Potter in work for first time since leaving ChelseaHe feels club can be ‘consistently successful’Graham Potter has claimed he and West Ham are the perfect match after taking over as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 49-year-old is back in work for the first time since a difficult seven-month spell at Chelsea ended in April 2023 and is targeting “consistent success”.Potter appointment was announced by the club on Thursday after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui. His first game will be in the FA Cup at Aston Villa on Friday and West Ham have two Premier League home games next week, against Fulham and Crystal Palace. They are 14th, seven points above the relegation zone. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Graham Potter set to be appointed as West Ham boss after Julen Lopetegui sacking

The Hammers will host a press conference at 9am on Thursday morning.

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14 hours ago Thursday’s briefing: Spurs claim controversial win as West Ham look to new era

Graham Potter is set to be announced as the new Hammers boss on Thursday.

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17 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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23 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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25 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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27 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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27 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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27 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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28 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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34 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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35 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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38 hours ago Wednesday’s briefing: Newcastle take upper hand while West Ham line up Potter

The Magpies beat Arsenal 2-0 in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with Tottenham taking on Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

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