West Ham United have parted ways with manager Graham Potter following a disappointing run of results that left the club languishing near the bottom of the Premier League table.
The Hammers, who are 19th after five league matches, have managed just one victory this season.
However, it was the manner of their four defeats — marked by disjointed performances and a lack of visible progress from last campaign — that sparked growing frustration among fans.
Despite Potter insisting on Friday that he had held “positive talks” with the board, the club announced his dismissal the following morning, ending his nine-month spell at the London Stadium.
“West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Club,” the statement read.
“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.
“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 underway. The Club will be making no further comment at this time.”
Potter leaves the club with a modest record of six wins, five draws and 14 defeats from 25 games in charge, during which his team scored 30 goals but conceded 41.