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West Ham have dismissed Graham Potter, drawing a line under a turbulent tenure and sealing a stark fall for a coach once tipped as a future England manager.
Celebrated for progressive ideas and calm leadership, Potter arrived with a mandate to evolve West Ham’s style. But inconsistent results, a blunted attack and recurring defensive lapses drained momentum. Supporters grew restless and the board’s patience thinned as European ambitions faded.
The decision underlines how quickly reputations shift at elite level. Tactical tweaks that once looked brave began to feel muddled; rotation bred uncertainty and confidence ebbed away. In the end, performances—more than the numbers—told a bleak story.
For Potter, the rebuild starts now. A move abroad or a return to a project-driven club could offer reset and refuge, yet talk of an England role has gone quiet. West Ham, meanwhile, face a pivotal appointment to steady the season and reconnect with a demanding fanbase.