"Graham Potter has been fired by West Ham United after the club's dismal start to the season with sources telling ESPN that Nuno Espirito Santo -- dismissed by Nottingham Forest earlier this month -- will replace the former Chelsea manager as the Hammers' boss. Potter took charge of West Ham in January, replacing former Spain and Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui, but the 50-year-old has been unable to oversee a change in fortune at the London Stadium."
"West Ham have won just six of 25 games under Potter, losing 14, and they went into this weekend's Premier League fixture list one place above the bottom spot in nineteenth position after losing four of five games so far this season. Having conceded 13 goals in five games so far, West Ham have the worst defensive record in the top flight and supporters have vented their anger at both Potter and the club hierarchy during recent games."
"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. 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."
Graham Potter has been dismissed by West Ham United following a poor start to the 2025-26 season. Nuno Espirito Santo, recently dismissed by Nottingham Forest, is expected to be appointed as his successor. Potter took charge in January, replacing Julen Lopetegui, but won only six of 25 games and lost 14 during his tenure. West Ham sit nineteenth after losing four of their first five league matches, conceding 13 goals in those games and recording the worst defensive record in the top flight. Supporters expressed anger at Potter and club hierarchy. Several coaching staff including Bruno Saltor and Billy Reid have also left.
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