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West Ham coach sacked after third home loss

Graham Potter reveals he had sleepless night ahead of new West Ham job
  • Graham Potter has been sacked as West Ham United's head coach just five games into the new season.
  • The decision followed a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, marking West Ham's third home loss of the campaign, alongside a 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea.
  • West Ham confirmed the sacking, stating that “results and performances... have not matched expectations” since Potter took charge eight months ago.
  • Potter managed the club for only 25 games, securing six wins, five draws, and 14 defeats, leading to a poor end to last season and a potential relegation battle.
  • This marks Potter's second consecutive sacking, having previously been dismissed by Chelsea, and Gary O'Neil is reportedly among the candidates to replace him.
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