Summary
Graham Potter, a football coach once considered a frontrunner for the England national team job, has been dismissed by West Ham after a poor start to the season. This is his second dismissal in a short period following a similar situation at Chelsea. Potter faced challenges in managing large, newly assembled squads at both clubs.
Key Facts
- Graham Potter was dismissed by West Ham after eight months, with the team ranked 19th in the Premier League.
- Potter previously managed Chelsea for seven months before being dismissed.
- Both at Chelsea and West Ham, Potter struggled with large, newly built squads.
- At Chelsea, he replaced Thomas Tuchel after new owners invested heavily in new players.
- Potter had built a successful reputation at Brighton but faced challenges at larger clubs.
- Some West Ham fans expressed dissatisfaction with the club's leadership, not just Potter.
- Potter had been considered a potential successor for the England national team coach role.
- His tenure at Brighton was marked by stable management and a focus on long-term planning.
