No excuses: West Ham drop utterly stunning Potter statement just 48 hours into his reign
West Ham only unveiled Graham Potter on Wednesday night but he’s already experienced the highs and lows of the Hammers in a whirlwind 48 hours.
Graham Potter was actually officially unveiled on Thursday morning after penning his West Ham contract following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
Those negotiations were going on in the background for some time.
But in an official capacity the reality is since Monday, when West Ham majority owner David Sullivan made the decision to sack Lopetegui.
The reason those talks dragged on for what became an uncomfortable three days, was the length of Potter’s deal.
Championed by vice-chair Karren Brady since West Ham’s defeat at Leicester on December 3rd, Potter agreed to an initial six-month deal just before the Hammers played Wolves.
The game was billed a must-win for Lopetegui.
Somehow, thanks to Wolves’ woeful finishing and the help of three poor VAR decisions, West Ham got a win which continued the Spaniard’s farcical reign.
One month later he and West Ham fans were put out of their misery, though.
Potter’s West Ham contract length becomes a big deal
The problem is, Potter suddenly wasn’t so happy to accept that six-month probation.
West Ham had painted themselves into a corner, though.
As a result Potter held all the cards.
He wanted the added security and breathing space of a two-and-a-half year contract.
Understandably so – after all what can he realistically achieve in six months with an inherited squad?
