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West Ham Turmoil Grows as Fans Protest and Board Explore Potter Alternatives

Set-piece frailty with the approaching international window leaves Potter's outlook precarious.

Overview

  • Thousands of supporters gathered outside the London Stadium before the Crystal Palace game, urging owner David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady to resign, according to ESPN.
  • Club officials have sounded out potential replacements, with Slaven Bilic, Nuno Espirito Santo and Gary O'Neil discussed in contingency planning reported by multiple outlets.
  • West Ham have conceded a league-high 11 goals this season, including six from corners, highlighting a glaring defensive weakness detailed by the BBC.
  • The Fan Advisory Board issued a vote of no confidence in the hierarchy, prompting a lengthy club statement that acknowledged poor results and sought to reassure supporters.
  • Reports suggest the coming fixtures and the October international break are being viewed as decision points for Potter, with fan actions including a proposed Brentford home-match boycott on October 20.