OFFICIAL: POTTER ANNOUNCED AS WEST HAM UNITED HEAD COACH

[@eug1370]

Just listened to Potter’s first West Ham interview & it’s refreshing to hear a manager that is clear, precise & you can understand every word. There’s no excuses for the players now. This is truly exiting time Hopefully we will see a big improvement for the rest of the season & push on again for Europe next season. Let’s get behind him 100%

[@BasilBeaton]

The language thing was horsesh*t. Most of our players are foreign, and plenty of managers around the world work without speaking a word of the language of the country they're working in. Lopetegui's English was better than Ranieri's - and he won the league.

[@stuartwillardscreenworx4035]

@@BasilBeaton … and of course got sacked a year later.

[@BasilBeaton]

@@stuartwillardscreenworx4035 Because of his language ability?

[@WolfCentralGaming]

@@stuartwillardscreenworx4035 He's got a great point to be fair.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

@@BasilBeaton”Most Of our players are foreign”., who speak English, how languages do you speak?

[@Laggskywalker]

I’ve heard today from someone who is a friend of an under 21 player that the under 21’s are buzzing for Potters appointment. I think it’s going to be great for the academy

[@steve5097]

The more I look at Graham Potter and the more I listen to him speak the more positive about his appointment I am

[@brelshar4968]

Those of us that genuinely wanted Potter in the summer are happy that you lot are finally on board.

[@MarkRE333]

Geo, I'm half Basque and finally I can understand what our manager is saying!

[@HammersChat]

I’m half deaf and can finally understand what our manager is saying

[@zanussidish5685]

I know someone from San Sebastian / Donostia and they are easily understandable.

[@BJ-WHU]

Geo, I delivered leadership training for many years and Potter understands what he needs to do to get the club moving in the right direction. I really liked what he said at the press conference and introductory speech. What we need to do is support him and give him the time to achieve team spirit and success etc. I am hopeful that we are now on the right track at last! 👍😀⚒⚒⚒COYI

[@DaveW-1966]

It’s been reported Sully was not keen originally with Potter, that gives me hope he will succeed 😊

[@ralph_1802]

Brady selection

[@steveharris2369]

Yep, quite impressed with the press conference. I’m expecting an immediate improvement in morale which, hopefully, will show up in Fridays performance. Looking forward to the Villa game now.

[@leslondon2170]

COYI ⚒️ excited again. Cheers guys for keeping us posted. Great channel

[@HammersChat]

Thank you for tuning un

[@TonyHammer61]

Been speaking to Brighton fans that I know and they loved him. They loved the progressive, high press, possession-based football, getting the ball out wide quickly. 8th position is not out of reach

[@andydemidow4592]

Sounds positive @TonyHammer61 although I was in Spain just after JLo had been announced , bumped into a Sevilla fan who loved him and was happy what he’d done for them 🤦🏼. Think Potter will be fine and we’ll start moving up the table ⚒️🫧

[@zanussidish5685]

I think it's a good appointment. As I said in the live chat he was sacked by Chelsea before their Champions League QF so not a complete failure. From memory he won 11 in 27 in the League, massively better than Lampard's 1 out of 11 in his second tenure. Has a reputation for promoting youth as well. This just may be the GP that the doctor ordered.

[@keironfoley5121]

Potter ALWAYS ran rings around Moyes whenever we played Brighton

[@WestCountryHammer]

I listened to the press conference and for the first time in a long time, I'm feeling positive about what's to come. LFG!

[@lewis4929]

One thing that tickled from the press conference is when he said "I met the ownership, and everyone has been very professional"

[@ian0143]

Fire him, he must be an idiot.😂

[@GaryWellington-kl4hz]

Very impressed with potters press conference he can talk a good gameood game can he make the players play a good game let's get behind him and give him a chance

[@deanrmarsh]

just watched his live Press Conference, it was short and sweet... And like you Geo, I've really warmed to him after that. Liked everything he said. Now let's get on with it and forget the 1st half of the season! COYI ⚒️

[@FrazerJones71]

Just watched his press conference, said all the right things especially aligning the clubs style of play with the fans expectations.

[@bodger]

Nice to be able to understand every single word ⚒⚒⚒

[@calvinnotkalvin84]

I'm fully on the Potter train. I'm happy to be disappointed and shown to be wrong, would rather be optimistic and hopeful. Liked his press conference. Fully behind him. If anyone can develop our youngsters it's him.

[@BasilBeaton]

One feature that Lopetegui introduced - defenders and goalie playing out from the back instead of hoofing it, might serve Potter well. Apart from that, I think Potter will need some signings in January and he'll need complete control over how the side plays without Sullivan - or the fans - sticking their oar in. If we need to play controlled possession football but tight at the back and not creating a lot of chances, then that's what we should do till the end of the season. We need to evolve.

[@clayton8944]

Didn't want Moyes ( have never warmed to him putting it politely ) , Didn't want Lopetegui ( but warmed to him in his 1st interview ) but the football was dire .Wasn't overly thrilled with the Potter news but did my due diligence , and like what I have read about him and how he works , just hope he can do that at our club .

[@barrygordon6427]

Looked at Brighton system , could be Areola , back 3 Wan bissaka , todibo , Kilman , defensive midfield Alvarez and Soucek ,, attacking midfield kudos and Soler/ pacqueta , wide Somerville and Bowen , up front Fullkrug

[@stevemerchant1862]

His first press conference impressed me very much. I'm very excited. This appointment just seems right and is a good fit. Can't wait! COYI!!

[@zanussidish5685]

He said the right things. Thought the editor could have done a lot better but West Ham's media or publicity is a joke.

[@Hammerhead-t1g]

Aston Villa preview, this channel is on a roll! Welll done guys

[@rogercooke4589]

He talks so much sense,I am excited,I may even go on Tuesday night now 😂

[@LeePrice-j5z]

My excitement has returned.just watched his press conference and I'm happy with the way he spoke....cup on the way and Europe next season...😅

[@audialiastt2601]

I'm content with the capture of Potter's signkture. In the press chat he introduced himself as a Head Coach/Manager. 😁. Hopefully a great balance. Geo, I feel he and Tim will work well for the greater good. Potter is calm a respectful and does NOT get carded by refs. As long as we get 3 new players 2 fast and athletic CDM and a striker b4 end of season, I'm hopeful of 8th finish. COYI'S

[@West_Ham_Wookie]

Let's all get behind Potter. Let's hope he can bring the magic 😊

[@daveben3573]

Happy to have him and feeling optimistic again :)

[@stevie5141]

I’m liking this man already after listening to him on the West Ham interview.. 👍🏻sounds passionate

[@lewis4929]

I've been swayed by hearing a lot of comments recently that he's boring and too meekly spoken etc. but I listened to his interview on the high performance podcast yesterday and I was a lot more impressed by him than I expected. I suspect he is the appointment we need for the predicament we find ourselves in. If Potter was the man we were going after post Moyes, I wouldn't be happy, but we need someone to clean up this mess and motivate some of our better players that look lost or fed up

[@MarkChippers2193]

Look forward to seeing Potter hopefully work his magic ✨ ⚒️ Sullivan and fans need to be patient and get behind him now, as it’ll take him time to build what he wants to achieve with his style of football and squad he wants.

[@paulpiggott888]

Hopefully we can turn this around x

[@edwardcoulden1432]

Got my enthusiasm for the club back!

[@Chrisfootballsalsa]

Hopefully our players can now play better, play happier, play to their skill sets and in their best positions and see their futures at the club.

[@wayneb9253]

Well he’s the most optimistic and positive person West Ham have had in charge for years. Lets hope it works out for him and for us

[@harrywix]

A real step forward for the club. Very happy

[@richiemac6101]

All im hoping for is we can stop being a shambles and start to be positive and get some of our pride back again and be some happy hammers again we cant do much about Sullivan and the Brady bunch but we can get behind the team and show people what the West Ham way is all about⚒️⚒️COYI⚒️⚒️

[@ironix1]

This is a massive step for Potter which will probably define him as a coach. If he gets this right, he can be recognised as a successful, sought after, PL coach. I'm looking forward to see how he moulds our current players, and particularly who he favours. Lets face facts - Europe was never on the cards this season, even before it started (huge influx of new players and a new unproven head coach to boot!) , and I do not expect it next season either. However, if he is given control and has a say in the players he wants coming in then in a couple of seasons we can start seeing a half decent side, playing the football we have been waiting for. We can grow from that and success will come naturally. COYI

[@fortunes95]

Totally echo everything you said geo and regards friday night there will be a buzz amongst the players and fans and hopefully a performance to go along side but yes i feel as though the shackles of the previous manager have been released to everyones benefit and regarding potters time at chelsea he was the wrong man at the wrong club with the wrong owners in that post abromovich time so lets focus on what he's done and not what he didnt do at chelsea, a very articulate and forward thinking man that im buzzing to have at my club so lets all unite now, fans players and board and move forward

[@ralphenjoyingthesun4233]

Watched you and Frankie was really good..Truth As for Potter i liked what he said and will back him until proven otherwise. Ps its nice to understand him !⚒

[@ralph_1802]

During the Potter interview he is the Head coach/Manager.Did not answer the question ref Tim Steidten (may be a split already, fire stoked by Brady) Internal positioning already started? Hopefully better that Lopi, will have to wait and see.

[@andrewwickstead3802]

Watched the West Ham video intro……..very very good ________ I think this is the best appointment with who was available (we are never going to buy someone out of a contract)….. I think we can forget the Chelsea time as was a basket club at time he was there ……I think he did well at Brighton and he laid the foundations for de zerbi and was spoken about previously as an England coach…… it could have been a lot worse……and I also think will not worry about using the youth players as has done before and to a point gets a bit of a free hit with using them to the end of the season as he will keep us up and at Chelsea also had experience in dealing with big players/ego s……. I hope I am right

[@kieronchatten3100]

I'd have preferred him from the start tbh by his overall record and demeanour..let's hope he can improve our situation.. will need time of course, might get worse before it gets better I guess.

[@calvinnotkalvin84]

I'm glad we've gone all in on the 2 1/2 years, got to give him a chance to build, who can fully invest in a job knowing they're possibly not going to be there come 6 months.

[@jackysew9974]

I’m more excited but feel my enthusiasm as a fan has taken a huge hit after the terrible start and circus that has surrounded it.

[@markthornemarmaduke]

would smashing villa's back doors in get you in the mood? dare to dream again my brother

[@jackysew9974]

@ you know it 👌⚒️⚒️

[@iancarvell9926]

Decent interview from Potter

[@jordanharrison8454]

I am very happy with this appointment. Should have happened in the summer.

[@paunixon]

First thing that pleased me was the job description: Head Coach not Manager. I was worried that Sullivan would want to regress, get rid of the TD position, take back control and install a old style manager. Kretinsky, it seems, has some sway and is continuing to drag the club, kicking and screaming, into C21, despite the fact Sullivan was in favour. Second thing I heard was "balance" from GP. I'm hoping we lower our expectations, give him time, and raise our support.

[@tylersweet5994]

I noticed in his press conference when specifically asked about Tim Steidten and his tricky relationships with the last two managers GP didn't address it. Just saying he was looking forward to working with everyone. Maybe he was just being diplomatic or maybe something to read into it?

[@dazzahoffa7198]

Will Potter do any good?.......only time will tell. It's exciting none the less. The man speaks with native tongue as well. Which has got to be a bonus......COYI

[@WayneSaggers]

Feel the same, warming to it quicker than I thought. Watched the interview and felt like it was something to get on board with and give it a chance. The bit that made me chuckle though was the, clearly media team briefed, bit at the beginning about the club having a family feel. Given the backdrop of the mayhem and questionable treatment of JL over the last week, if that reminds you of your family....😂😂

[@countrycockney2011]

It actually does! 😂😂

[@michaeldeckker]

Not getting sucked in with press conferences- actions speak louder than words

[@martinreekie582]

He’s been watching us from the sidelines knowing there is a good chance of getting the job. Can’t believe he hasn’t got a plan for the players and looking forward to tomorrow night.

[@cravenmoorehead8]

Hi mate, I'm sure there is a break clause in it mate. talkSPORT said it last night and sure Ex said it too mate.

[@TheCroyde]

Blimey, he sounds so positive and keen, mentioning getting everyone aligned, something sorely lacking in recent years. I think having time out has properly recharged his battery. The hunger is palpably there. Not one single annoying ‘in the moment’, either. The first difficult moment he swerved well, the Tim Steidten barbed question. I feel he will be an excellent man manager, no bust ups with players, just arms around etc. How refreshing to listen to someone not at all buttoned up and defensive. Wonderful. Perhaps FINALLY we have a Manager we can get behind. I like his intelligence, above all, plus he has a humanity about him. God knows what he makes of David Sullivan, though! 😂

[@englishforall-bugathebegin1105]

Hi. Geo. At least you will be able to understand his press conferences. Hahaha.

[@rikkyjordan]

Looking at our next 5 league games how many points do you think potter will gain i think only 2

[@barryholman2645]

This season will be work in progress. Anything more will be a bonus.

[@robertbryant1735]

Potter seems like a decent man, but the big problem is that he is entering a complete internal circus and just hope he has the mental capacity to handle the individuals he has to deal with on the Board.

[@joshuapettinger]

I watched his high performance podcast episode (never watched it before, jake humphries is even more insufferable on a podcast) and he came across really well there more about the human side of management. Relatively excited, now just need to give him a couple players to help him

[@nigelbradley9190]

He speaks well but has to sort out many issues with underperforming players.

[@irons1980]

He needs the time. We need the patience.

[@Wuerro777]

Have you’ll heard the news that Monaco is interested in Alvarez

[@Mad_Titan_Paresh]

I've noticed a lot of Managers nowadays talk a good game, give a good interview, say the right things and charm their way into good jobs but the proof will be in the results. Let's see what happens.

[@Hammerhead-t1g]

Soucek better start passing the ball but Really believe JWP will be back soon

[@davidleeder9582]

Graham potter, hope he’s good for us and will get behind him,no disrespect to him but I think it shows we can’t attract a top manager!

[@Tim_Nelmes]

Very Optimistic about what the ‘New Gaffer’ will bring to West Ham…..COYI

[@ElkTheHammer]

European Football here we come

[@jasonfrost4483]

Everything is good now 😂😂😂

[@mcollingwood6356]

Leon Osman was at the opposite end of the scale from Guillem Balague, he was saying we qualified for europe 5 out of 7 seasons under Moyes 😂 The level of punditry is so poor from so-called professionals.

[@HammersChat]

It’s a difficult job to keep up with every club, my frustration is they pretend to know rather than say ‘don’t know’. I do my best to keep up with every club etc but it doesn’t bother me saying I don’t know enough about X or Y.

[@zanussidish5685]

If I hear that it was our first European trophy one more time....

[@The_Rizz_Lord_]

Welcome, lets get the party started welcome, welcome, lets all bring the sugar daddies welcome. Welcome 🎉🎉😂😂

[@LASHMAR]

Bring back Harry Redknapp

[@ralph_1802]

There's money to be made ££££££££££££$$$$$$$$$$$$££££££££££

[@audialiastt2601]

Geo, how will Potter's staff employ AWB.

[@zanussidish5685]

They'll probably pay him

[@jasonfrost4483]

Is Geo the new manager 😂

[@thomridgeway1438]

Lopetegui was The Spanish Steve Mclaren - good coach, awful manager! He will vanish without trace into Asia or Arabia now. As soon as Sullivan zero'ed in and interviewed him I knew we were in big trouble.

[@daveb3651]

Gonzo In 😂

[@TheCBDHut]

Not my number 1 choice, but personally, I am very happy with this appointment. Has shown much more leadership quality-wise than Lop. I think the players will gel well with him. Also, came across very well in PC earlier, but hopefully, he has not bamboozled me & Gonzo like Lop did pre-season 😂

[@mcduff9864]

Potter😂😂😂

[@davidwhite5522]

Wait for the media video showing potter talking to Orford before sending him out on loan 😂

[@garthodowd6846]

I'm neutral on this,will give him 22 games and I'll see. Feel sorry for lopetegui,his dad died and he gets treated poorly before getting sacked.

[@garyrutter3163]

According to talksport we are looking to sign Marcus rashford on loan

[@Nick-ov8sm]

Hope you realise that the london stadium will have to be renamed "Hogworts" lol 😝

[@MarkSpeight37]

Nothing has changed: the rotting fish starts at the head. For years the team on the pitch have succeeded despite the club, not because of it. Potter will hopefully get some wins and cheer us up but will Sullivan really pay for 20 new data analysts, like Brighton? Of course he won't.

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

What's a "heach coach"?? 😂😂

[@HammersChat]

Thank you!

[@bmac3093]

Chelsea were a basket case when he went there too many big ego players and too much board interference

[@steveharlow9147]

Going to be the same old crap! Mid table. A salad sandwich would make a better manager. Loppy was a shame for him. Why not get noble to do v job until we can PAY for a great mamager.

[@jonmillward8201]

He's shown poor judgement already by joining the circus.

[@eamanlochain1484]

Thank god he didnt come to everton.he is a flake.chelsea ate him up.everton would have too. West ham is his level.

[@zanussidish5685]

You're definitely lucky. Moyes incoming 😂

[@jordanharrison8454]

Everton are famous for being Liverpool bitch lol. Not sure where all the high expectations come from.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

Graham Potter is an interesting appointment, done alright at Brighton with average players, played some decent stuff and were hard to beat, chuffed Loppy’s gone but I’m getting behind Potter, talks well appreciates the tradition and size of our club; onwards and upwards! He’s a Brummie lad whose first game’s against The Villa! COYI.⚒

[@harryhouse4213]

First time in ages I’m happy, happy for a British manager. Can handle losing just want a direction

[@zanussidish5685]

Exactly. None of us started supporting because we were success hungry. I want to be a Hammer for 2 reasons, the Boleyn Ground and entertainment. Only one is left.

[@2009kall]

Don't rate him that highly, but, time will tell!!

[@HarryFlowerrs]

I’m sick to my stomach seeing Moyes name , he’s gone - he’s the past FFS!🤡🤡🤡