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Graham Potter on the Brink as West Ham Crisis Deepens

West Ham’s season has taken a disastrous turn in its opening weeks, and Graham Potter’s position as manager is now hanging by a thread. After a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Chelsea, pressure is mounting on the Hammers’ boss, with reports suggesting David Sullivan is seriously weighing up his future.

Potter’s Record Under Fire

Potter arrived at the London Stadium in January, replacing Julen Lopetegui, but results have been far from encouraging. With just 21 games in charge, his win percentage is the second-worst in West Ham’s history. A 3-0 opening-day defeat to newly promoted Sunderland only compounded concerns before the heavy loss to Chelsea added further fuel to the fire.

Graeme Bailey told TBR Football: “The problem for Graham Potter is that he started this season on the back foot. They were poor last season when he came in, and things look like they are getting worse.”

The situation is made worse by West Ham’s financial limitations under PSR rules. Despite attempts to strengthen in midfield, including a push for Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes, reinforcements have been hard to secure.

Sullivan’s Dilemma

Co-owner David Sullivan now faces a defining call. Bailey added: “David Sullivan is now under all sorts of pressure, and I am told he is considering whether they need to make a change already. Ideally, he doesn’t want to, but if this squad are not committed to Potter, that is a huge problem.”

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That sentiment echoes the wider concern among fans and pundits alike: if Potter has lost the dressing room, recovery may be impossible.

Potter Accepts Responsibility

Despite the chaos, Potter remains measured. Following the Chelsea drubbing, he said: “I accept that responsibility. It was too easy to score against us, so I take my responsibility and I have to do better. That is the case with all the players. They are honest and want to do more than they are at the moment.”

His words suggest a manager willing to fight, but whether Sullivan grants him the time is now the question.

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From a West Ham supporter’s perspective, this report captures the frustration many are feeling right now. Fans wanted Potter to succeed, especially after his difficult spell at Chelsea, but patience is already wearing thin. Back-to-back defeats – one against Sunderland and another against Chelsea – suggest not just a lack of form, but an absence of belief within the squad.

Supporters know that the club’s PSR issues have made recruitment tough, yet that doesn’t excuse the lack of fight shown on the pitch. When Lucas Paquetá put West Ham ahead against Chelsea, the atmosphere lifted, but conceding five afterwards was seen as unforgivable. The concern is that this pattern will continue against stronger sides, and relegation fears could set in far earlier than expected.

Some fans believe sacking Potter now would be a knee-jerk reaction, especially given the managerial merry-go-round the club has endured in recent years. Others argue that if Sullivan already has doubts, making a change sooner rather than later could prevent the situation spiralling.

The bigger question is: who comes in if Potter goes? West Ham’s board cannot afford another short-term fix that destabilises the squad further. For many fans, the message is clear – either back Potter properly with signings in key areas, or make a decisive change before the season slips away.