𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: West Ham sack Graham Potter and set to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach

West Ham United is poised to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach, succeeding Graham Potter, who was dismissed just nine months into his tenure. This move comes amid growing discontent over the team’s performance, with West Ham currently positioned second-bottom in the Premier League standings. The club’s management is eager to see a turnaround in fortune, hoping that Nuno can bring fresh energy and strategic insights to the squad.

Confidence has been expressed by both parties that an agreement will be reached swiftly, allowing Nuno to helm the team during their upcoming encounter with Everton on Monday Night Football. According to reports from Sky Sports News, the seasoned Portuguese coach is set to lead a training session with the players on Saturday afternoon, ideally preparing the squad for the challenges ahead.

Graham Potter, who stepped in to replace Julen Lopetegui earlier this year on a two-and-a-half-year contract, has faced mounting pressure due to his inability to improve the team’s fortunes. Under his stewardship, West Ham managed to win only six out of 23 matches in the Premier League, a statistic that ultimately sealed his fate. This disappointing record was amplified by the team’s minimal gains this season, where they have only garnered a mere three points from their first five league fixtures, capped off by a disheartening 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace at home, which proved to be the decisive factor that led to his sacking.

In a statement released by the club on Saturday morning—just two days prior to their critical fixture against Everton—West Ham clarified, “West Ham United can confirm that head coach Graham Potter has left the club. 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.”

As the search for a new head coach commenced, the club expressed commitment to swiftly appointing a successor, with Nuno having recently parted ways with Nottingham Forest less than three weeks ago. The hope is that his tactical acumen and experience in the league will reinvigorate the squad and restore West Ham to a competitive position in the Premier League standings, ultimately benefiting both the players and the dedicated fanbase.