West Ham's difficult campaign reached a new low after a 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool at the London Stadium left the Hammers in 13th place with just 23 points from 19 games.
Former West Ham striker Tony Cottee has been one of the loudest voices calling for change, urging the club to replace current coach Julen Lopetegui with former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
Tony Cottee urges West Ham to sack Lopetegui and appoint Graham Potter
Cottee's frustration reflects growing sentiment among fans who feel the team has underperformed under Lopetegui.
Go to the social media platform XCoty did not hold back in his criticism of the club's current path:
“What are the board waiting for? A 5-0 defeat at City and exit from the cup at the hands of Villa?!!! Bring in Graham Potter now and give him a chance to salvage the season and work in the January window… Yesterday was terrible and something has to change. Our fans deserve so much better.” “
What is the council waiting for? 5-0 defeat over City and exit from the cup at the hands of Villa?!!! Bring on Graham Potter now and give him a chance to salvage the season and work in the January window… Yesterday was terrible and something has to change. Our fans deserve much better????
– Tony Cottee (@TonyCottee9) December 30, 2024
Graham Potter's impressive career at Brighton
Potter's managerial credentials make him a compelling candidate for the role. At Brighton, he was instrumental in transforming the club into a competitive force in the Premier League, achieving their highest ever top-flight finish and earning praise for his flexible, possession-based playing style.
Reports suggest that Lopetegui has two games to improve, including tough games against Manchester City in the Premier League and Aston Villa in the FA Cup. However, pressures on the board to act decisively are increasing.
Appointing Potter would represent a calculated risk to stabilize the team and put it on a path to sustainable success. It is the name that He has also been supported by Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
However, Potter is not the only name linked to the West Ham job. It has previously been reported that hammers Massimiliano Allegri, former Juventus and Milan coach, has held talks with the team Instead of Julen Lopetegui.
As the season progresses, West Ham must carefully evaluate their options to meet the expectations of their supporters.
