West Ham sack Graham Potter as coach

Graham Potter has been sacked by West Ham after just nine months in charge – with Nuno Espirito Santo expected to replace him.

West Ham announced Potter’s removal via a statement on Saturday.

Potter, who replaced Julen Lopetegui as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract in January, has been unable to turn the fortunes around at the London Stadium, with the club second-bottom of the Premier League.

West Ham will face Everton in the Premier League on Monday.

The club stated: “West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Club.

“Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/26 season have not matched expectations, and the Board of Directors believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team’s position in the Premier League as soon as possible.

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“The Club can confirm that Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor, First Team Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, Lead Goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and Goalkeeper Coach Linus Kandolin have also left with immediate effect. 

“The Board would like to thank Graham and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.

“The process of appointing a replacement is underway. The Club will be making no further comment at this time.”

Potter was sacked after winning just six of 23 Premier League games.

West Ham finished last term in the same 14th position they were when Potter replaced Lopetegui, but this season, the club have recorded just three points from five league games, with Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to Crystal Palace proving the final straw.

The Star