The Premier League coach, resigned two days before the match! »Fans protested against leadership
Article by Cosmin Nistor – published on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 13:28 / Updated on Saturday, September 27, 2025 13:34
Graham Potter (50 years old) was dismissed by West Ham just before the match with Everton, scheduled on Monday, September 29th. The decision comes after a series of very weak results and the increasing protests of the “hammers” fans.
The announcement of the separation was formalized by West Ham's heads in a statement:
West Ham United can confirm that head coach Graham Potter has left the club today. The results and benefits of the second part of last season and the beginning of the current championship edition have not been up to expectations, and the Board of Directors believes that a change is necessary to improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible.
The club can confirm that the second coaches Bruno Saltor, Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, the Casper Ankergren and Linus Kandolin goalkeepers left the club.
The Council wants to thank Graham and his staff for the work done at West Ham and wishes them success in the future.
The process of appointing a new coach is in progress. The club will not make other comments at this time.
– West Ham's official communication
Graham Potter, dismissed by West Ham. What had said on Friday before the news
Although she knew she was under pressure, Potter drove the training all week and even held the press conference on Friday:
“We had positive discussions with managementbut of course we all understand where we are and have to improve. If the results are not good, and they were not, then speculation and negativity always appear ”.
After defeating Crystal Palace, 1-2, the coach transmitted to the fans:
“It is hard, the results are not what we want. I'm sorry for the players, supporters, for everyone involved in the club. We have to stay together and find a solution. I have not heard the scandals against me, but I understand the frustration.
The replacement coach can also be from the Premier League
Nuno Espirito Santo (51 years old) is favorite to take over West Ham's bank. The Portuguese was recently dismissed from Nottingham Forest, on September 9, 2025. Gary O'Neil (42 years old) and Slaven Bilic (57 years old), the former coach of “Ciocănarilor”, according to thesun.co.uk.
Fan pressure – a reason for separation?
The tension has increased after the black series of results – 3 consecutive defeats on their own ground and 4 in the last 5 championships. In addition, on September 20, fans openly protested against the club management.
West Ham Supporters Have Staged Protests Against the Club's Board Ahead of Their Game Against Crystal Palace 😮 pic.twitter.com/p62xrqc7c6
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) September 20, 2025
6Victories had Graham Potter in the mandate of 25 matches at West Ham
West Ham ranks 18th in the Premier League, with only 3 points after 5 stages (Victoria 3-0 with Nottingham Forest). Next is the travel with Everton, Monday, September 29, 22:00 (Romania time).
