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West Ham Backs Potter for Now as Board Weighs Replacements Following Fan No-Confidence Vote

Public backing for Potter coincides with reports of active contingency planning.

Overview

  • The club issued a statement acknowledging poor results after the Fan Advisory Board’s vote of no confidence and said it is listening to supporters.
  • Chairman David Sullivan is reported to be reluctant to sack Graham Potter immediately, with multiple outlets saying shortlists and contingency plans are in place.
  • Slaven Bilic, Nuno Espírito Santo and Gary O’Neil are among candidates named in reports, with talkSPORT reporting Nuno has been sounded out about the role.
  • West Ham sit 18th after a poor start, conceding a league-high 11 goals including six from corners, and Potter has managed only six league wins since his January appointment.
  • Supporter protests are planned around the Crystal Palace match and a boycott is being organized for Brentford next month, while several reports describe the upcoming fixtures as a likely decision window on Potter’s future.