WEST Ham have confirmed the sacking of their manager Graham Potter just few weeks into the new season, with Nuno Espirito Santo set to replace him.
Potter, 50, was dismissed today after only eight months in charge, with the club 19th in the English Premier League table.
The Hammers took only three points from their opening five league games this season under Potter.
“West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Club,” the London club said in an official statement.
“Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/2026 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 Club can confirm that Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor, First Team Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, Lead Goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and Goalkeeper Coach Linus Kandolin have also left with immediate effect.
“The Board would like to thank Graham and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.
“The process of appointing a replacement is underway. The Club will be making no further comment at this time.”
After last Saturday’s home defeat by Crystal Palace, there were reports that West Ham were considering managerial alternatives, and discussions with Nuno have accelerated over the past 72 hours.
Nuno, 51, was sacked after 21 months in charge at Forest – and only three games into this season.
Last term the Portuguese guided them to seventh in the table – their highest finish since 1994-95 – as they qualified for Europe for the first time in three decades.
Potter took charge of 25 West Ham matches after being appointed in January – winning six – and they finished 14th last season.