Graham Potter sacked by West Ham after poor start to season; Nuno Espirito Santo expected to replace him

Saturday, 27 September 2025 | UK
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West Ham United have parted ways with head coach Graham Potter after just nine months in charge, with the club currently 19th in the Premier League.

Potter took over from Julen Lopetegui in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract but failed to turn things around. He managed just six wins in 23 league games, and this season’s slow start—just three points from five matches—proved costly.

A statement from the club on Saturday morning 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 decision comes ahead of West Ham’s Monday night fixture against Everton. Last weekend’s 2-1 home loss to Crystal Palace was understood to be the final straw.

West Ham confirmed that the process of appointing a new head coach is underway, with former Wolves and Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo expected to take over.

Further updates to follow as the story develops.