West Ham fires Graham Potter as Premier League woes deepen
Club says a change is necessary to improve the position after a poor start; Nuno Espirito Santo among early potential replacements
West Ham have sacked head coach Graham Potter after eight months in charge, with the club sitting 19th in the Premier League after five games. They have earned only three points from their opening five fixtures.
Potter, 50, had been preparing for Monday night's trip to Everton and fulfilled his media duties on Friday. The club said a change was necessary to help improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible, adding that 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.
Potter took charge of 25 league matches since being appointed in January, winning just six times, and West Ham finished last season 14th in the table. After last Saturday's home defeat by Crystal Palace, BBC Sport reported the club were weighing managerial alternatives. Nuno Espirito Santo, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is understood to be an early favourite for the job.
The board would like to thank Graham and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future. The process of appointing a replacement is under way. The club will be making no further comment at this time.