West Ham Sacks Manager Potter Amid Ownership Protests

Graham Potter was sacked as West Ham United manager following a string of poor results that left the team 19th in the Premier League, with the defeat to Crystal Palace serving as the final straw. Despite earlier signs of positive talks with the club hierarchy, Potter's tenure was marked by heavy defeats, fan unrest, and criticism over the club's lack of support, particularly in transfer activities. Joe Cole criticized West Ham's board for dithering and delaying the decision to sack Potter, which left the manager exposed and unsettled the team. Potter expressed disappointment in his departure but thanked the club, staff, players, and fans in his statement. Nuno Espirito Santo is the frontrunner to replace Potter, with hopes that his pragmatic defensive approach will stabilize a leaky defense. West Ham fans have protested against the owners and management decisions amid this turbulent period.