West Ham fires Graham Potter

Graham Potter has been sacked by West Ham after just five games into the new season. The decision came following a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, marking West Ham's third home loss of the campaign. The club cited unsatisfactory results and performances since Potter took charge eight months ago as the reason for his dismissal. The process to find a replacement is already in progress.

In addition to the recent defeat to Crystal Palace, West Ham suffered losses against Tottenham and Chelsea, as well as an early exit from the Carabao Cup. The club acknowledged that the team's performance did not meet expectations. Potter, who took over from Julen Lopetegui in January, won only six out of 25 matches during his tenure.

The statement released by West Ham confirmed Potter's departure along with his coaching staff. The board expressed gratitude for their efforts and wished them success in the future. The club is now focused on appointing a new head coach to improve the team's position in the Premier League.

Potter faced criticism from fans during the recent defeats, with some leaving matches early. His tenure at West Ham lasted only 25 games, with the team winning just three out of the last 15 Premier League fixtures. Potter's previous managerial stints include a short-lived spell at Chelsea and a more successful period at Brighton. Gary O'Neil is reportedly among the candidates being considered to take over as the new manager.