What Graham Potter’s Arrival Means for West Ham | The West Ham Breakdown

[@adlad3199]

Honestly, can't say enough about how good of a channel this is. The analysis and the ability to look beyond things at face value is incredible. Like you said, Potter's time at Chelsea doesn't remotely reflect the capability of this manager. He's an incredible manager that suits West Ham to the T and with time, he does wonders wherever he is. Great job guys and looking forward to keep seeing your stuff!

[@analyticsunited]

Thanks Ad! We really try to put as much effort as possible into diving deep on topics before recording, it's one of the things we love about the format of a weekly podcast. - Charlie

[@ElGecoVerde]

Incredible level of understanding and insight, articulate, intelligent and, no less important, humble. I was beginning to think people like you no longer existed. Did you guys ever think about running a football club? As a fan since '75, I have to say we are so lucky to have you boys on board. Keep up the good work.

[@niallo89]

Thanks lads, I listen to the pod on Spotify usually . Struggled to find a pod that took a measured and well thought out approach until I fortunately stumbled upon your channel / podcast! Great work as always ! I feel reinvigorated as a West Ham fan. Keep up the good work ! Niall from Ireland

[@analyticsunited]

Thanks Niall! - Charlie

[@eug1370]

What a difference already His first interview & presser was clear precise & structured It is clear he can communicate with players & staff. I’m already really impressed & believe he is going to build something exciting This guy has got it COYI ⚒️

[@seventyeight4237]

Outstanding pod gents. The thing separates you from the other lot is the class and insight on show. Thought the section acknowledging Lopetegui's work ethic was particularly spot on. Tipping my hat to you lads.

[@analyticsunited]

That's incredibly kind of you to say, I know Jack and Cal will be incredibly happy to hear it doesn't go unnoticed! - Charlie

[@dixonmyaz89]

i was praying you would do this video, you boys always come through 🙌🏻

[@analyticsunited]

First emergency pod since the Europa Conference League win. Massive morning. Had to happen! - Charlie

[@mikewalby1026]

loved you guys since HC days and followed you over. Brilliant channel

[@ATopLad]

Love you Mike

[@Hammertime65]

Just found this channel. I have subscribed. Nice to have a channel with no swearing for ba change

[@SomeGuy-mu9mt]

First time listener here. Concise, clear and cut through the bullshit. Great job lads.

[@analyticsunited]

Appreciate it Some Guy! - Charlie

[@christianclark8530]

Really enjoyed this guys, I’ve just subscribed - I really enjoyed the thoughts on how he will set up - would like to see a video on your actual personnel and tactics that you think he will choose

[@analyticsunited]

Thanks for the sub Christian! We're currently working on a new transfers series for the channel that's coming soon, as well as all the stuff we do over on Patreon, but we've definitely thought about it and would love too. It's just about carving out the time to make it! - Charlie

[@dannygoring6722]

Just discovered your channel guys. Love your insight, understanding and analysis and obvious passion for West Ham 👍🏽

[@Makka6666]

The key takeaway from this appointment is having patience with Potter. Its something that is required and all the problems at West Ham can't be fixed without a preseason and a window. A good analysis boys. Basically we need to sign a Captain!

[@undapreshaa4479]

Have to say your guys are top dollar.. a class act. Put all other channels to shame.. well impressed with your work. COYI . Are any of you coaching or playing ?

[@analyticsunited]

With AU we're trying to find ways of talking about tactics and analytics in a way that isn't too boring or dry, that's the goal at least! - Charlie

[@512Squared]

I've seen others suggest Potter plays more with almost wingers rather than wing-backs, playing with a back three instead with two defensive midfielders, with Todibo, Kilman and Wan-Bissaka as the back three, Soler and Alvarez as the DMs. That means Emerson might be on the bench, maybe covering for Paqueta, since he's shown he can link the wing and midfield play.

[@analyticsunited]

We advocated for AWB to play a similar role to one you're suggesting under Lopetegui at the beginning of the season, but we obviously didn't really end up seeing it. It's going to be interesting to see how he ends up working with the squad and players like AWB who don't seem to directly and obviously fit into what we think Potter could do tactically but his adaptability is one of the things I think everyone at AU is hopeful we'll see and benefit from. - Charlie

[@timbeardwell3631]

Great Vid Guys 🙏⚒️

[@dannyquaife2873]

Love your shows guys

[@analyticsunited]

Thanks Danny! - Charlie

[@SoftwareHelper-dl6ox]

These two lads know more about ball than the whole sky sports pundit team combined

[@matp8493]

Nice to see Cal deliriously happy for once!

[@mattdavies8082]

If anyone at west ham watch this video, they should be on the phone to you both to join the analytic/scouting/profiling team. Unreal understanding.

[@marltranquil3598]

Underrated pod

[@noeloconnor1793]

Great episode - thanks. Somewhat related, StarLizard are looking to recruit a Graduate Football Expert, the application process asks you to answer 8 questions. It might be an interesting show (perhaps during an international break) if you guys answered the questions. Perhaps switch out the Oxford United question and substitute West Ham.

[@petem7118]

Our owner handled this situation just like he always does…. Like a circus…. ! We will never be right until he is gone… and his family involvement! I’m hopeful for Potter, but I ain’t sure if he’ll be able to do anything quickly, there’s a lot of ground to make up for …. My one concern is that his typical system won’t work as well as it might with our 2 keepers, I don’t think they can give Potter the best for his system especially with the way he uses a back three and the keeper in effectively a back 4 and the way he expects a keeper to play out and pass, let alone see the pass…. I am hopeful he will get the best out of what we have and start putting players in the optimal position and the least we will see is consistency in the first month or so…. Our coming fixtures will allow us some latitude in developing quickly…. But although Potter wouldn’t have been my first choice, I am happy to see him at the club and I hope he will succeed.. He will get my support going forward….! COYI ⚒

[@Nick-wx7og]

Great analysis guys. You should work for West Ham! 😊

[@PeacefulGuy123]

they do!

[@analyticsunited]

We aren't employees of West Ham, but you can find some of our work on the Club's site and in the match day programs as well as elsewhere in the footballing world. - Charlie

[@chunkyharry5300]

Great video guys incredible insight. Just a thought, seeing as how potter is such a good player developer - do you think any of the current academy prospects or players out on loan (earthy etc..) could be utilised to fill some of those gaps that are needed to be filled for the roles talked about?

[@analyticsunited]

Especially in a season where we probably won't be challenging for Europe (sadly) or in a relegation scrap (hopefully), including youth players seems like such an easy win. We've been talking a lot about Scarles as being the most obvious one! If Potter does end up using a system that has wingbacks like he has in the past, Scarles is arguably the most natural fit we have, including the senior squad. - Charlie

[@chunkyharry5300]

@ yep it would be great to see some of the players used as much as possible. Have heard that potter is starting an academy player today, thinking it makes sense to be scarles! Hopefully ages well and a good performance if it does happen today and the start of more minutes

[@paunixon]

Everything else being equal: having a good man-manager, a calm, intelligent face to the club is a massive step up from the two previous managers and the board...We're ahead already. No expectations for this extended preseason we have left now, except a reshaping and development of the squad for next season. Europe 25-26.

[@MrPETEHAMMER]

Brilliant podcast,measured, informative on all Hammers tactics👏🏾is there any WHU footballing brain that you’ll love to quiz(past or current)or you’ll enjoy to interview?

[@analyticsunited]

First of all, thank you! And secondly, Moyes! Would love to talk to him about those first few months and finding players like Soucek, Coufal, Dawson, Lingard etc. Would also be fascinated to hear his thoughts on the increasing usage of 3-box-3 everywhere, the popular defensive solutions, and how to implement those whilst retaining a strong mid-block that can be effective on the counter. - Jack

[@WGK90]

Thanks guys, youve ruined every other football analysis youtube channel, which I appreciate. Keep up the great work.

[@analyticsunited]

That's very kind, although we probably love those other channels as well and take inspiration from some! - Charlie

[@audialiastt2601]

AU, I feel Tim and Potter will be a respectful fit to operate for the greater good. I feel in my water, that Potter's apparent/reported cool and gentlemanly calming Brooking/Southgate nature and outlook, will effect Tim in a position way. I am quietly frilled and hopeful for the future as long as Sully stays waaaaaaaay away. Just focus on his adult magazine. 🙁🙁

[@deathcabdanh]

potter feels like the appointment we should have made in the first place

[@audialiastt2601]

Morning AU. The huge Q is imo, do WHU and "Potier" Potter have the man power to play football the cottect way. Who needs to go and stay. If the coin to bring in new players is not yet available imo Potter should focus on surfing up the defensive side of WH's game.

[@analyticsunited]

We've been working on a new series for the channel, talking exclusively about transfers which will hopefully answer these kind of questions! - Charlie

[@johngw1]

Chaps, do you not think that Bowen might be moved inside to one of the attacking midfield positions to allow for a wing back outside? I feel he’s sometimes wasted out wide - although of course that’s without the team being properly set up to suit him. But I think he’s super busy and hard working out of possession so being one of the 2 in the middle seems to be ideal

[@analyticsunited]

It's going to be really interesting to see how Potter uses someone as talented and important as Bowen, both this season and then in the longer term past the summer when he's had the chance to work with the squad and sign some players. - Charlie

[@RP9SPORT]

Athletic & pacey midfielder/CDM massively needed for him to succeeded.

[@stalbansbiker]

Maybe potter may try 4 4 2 with the wide 2 midfielders moving forward with the full backs doing the same or overlapping

[@bernardjakob8959]

West Ham's main problem this season has been the lack of any pace in the midfield when we are out of possession. Bowen is good at getting back at pace, Kudus makes an effort to stop teams breaking at speed, but apart from that, we have a squad full of midfield "joggers", which opponents carve through at will. Regardless of what you think of Lopetegui, this is a recruitment issue. The players identified by the club (presumably Steidten) have their qualities, but pace is not one of them. This was a major error when recruiting for a Premier League club, and left Lopetegui and his coaches trying to shuffle a squad missing such a vital component. I hope that Potter is dealt a better hand by the recruiters.

[@ScottRandall31]

We have two youngsters who are some of the best in P2/Championship who easily could have filled those roles. It was a total tactical issue.

[@petem7118]

I have heard that we have approached Kyle Walker Peters from Southampton…. Apparently Villa are also interested in him…. So who in the club might have targeted him given this was a few days back, I’m not sure, but I think he would suit Potters system of play…. ⚒

[@peterjones2903]

Why didn’t we get Potter in 6 months ago?,, now 7 8 times , David Sullivan made another complete shambles of hiring, head coaches ie manages

[@audialiastt2601]

AU, is it just sentiment or does the grass already seem much greener. 😛😛😛😛😛

[@audialiastt2601]

AU, do u feel AWB's newly created Lopetegui swashbuckling role will be curtailed by Potter. Will AWB's XG be reduced. Will AWB's imo increased value, reduce back to norm by becoming a more defensively minded player. Will AWB prefer it.

[@undapreshaa4479]

Great question.

[@markrudd917]

Could Freddie Potts get a look in with Potter?

[@analyticsunited]

It's almost too easy to mention the academy as a new manager, I'm thinking back to the video of Lopetegui meeting with Earthy before he started for example, but I'm hopeful that Potter could use some of our youth players. Scarles at LWB is an obvious one! - Charlie

[@richardjames7905]

Sysiphian culture? Wow !!!! There’s one for pseud’s corner. Otherwise I am enjoying your measured analysis of the recent events that have occurred. I believe the dithering decision is the right one. I referred to Lopetegui as Moyes mark 2 but with a pool of better players at his disposal that he wasted. It was pointed out that there was a chasm in midfield that allowed an opposing team to attack- counter attack using route one that desperately needed to be filled. The mentality of devoting so much attention to defence and therefore negative play can only last as long as that defence doesn’t start leaking goals and this has happened at West Ham.

[@leonnikra1081]

My question is guys why have they not brought you boys in to sort the number's for them you are better than anything they have⚒️⚒️

[@londoner5529]

You praised Potter who finished 9th with Brighton (his biggest achievements with them; two other seasons he finished 15th and 16th) when he had the following players: Dunk, Veltman, Bissouma, Caicedo, Cucurella, Gross, MAcAllister or Welbeck. I'm not optimistic at all, hope he proves me wrong but for me he's just overhyped manager (without any reason as his records are pretty average) who couldn't find any club for the last 20 months so eventually he agreed to West Ham. Imho we should patiently wait until the end of the season and then judge Lopetegui. And if we decide to let him go that's fine, then bring proper manager and carry on. But nope, let's turn everything upside down in the middle of the season. Let's see how it ends up...

[@jekylthorn8969]

Can't agree with the Moyes points. He was only interested in his first eleven. The squad was alienated.

[@stalbansbiker]

West Ham United The handling of this was a complete Circus but only to be expected as we are led by clowns POTTER well his Premiership statistics are not great but lets hope he does well and starts by recalling Ward-Prowse We have half a season to get this mess sorted out maybe we will see some of the under 18s and 21s come through and some decent tatics

[@ralph_1802]

Potter is a Head Coach (see West Ham Website) no a manager.

[@anyoldiron9753]

very good i dont use twatter or i would

[@Normskiblue]

David Sullivan?!!!

[@lbowser65]

I checked out of west ham during the summer after we signed lopetegui. I feel like we wasted all of the good that happened during Moyes time.

[@lbowser65]

With that being said, I am excited to see if Potter can bring some magic back to the club.

[@analyticsunited]

Same! I think we're probably going to have to be patient, but I'm a lot more hopeful about the mid/long term with Potter than I was with Lopetegui. Hope you're well btw Logan! - Charlie

[@lbowser65]

@@analyticsunitedI will settle for the players playing with passion for the badge. It's good to hear from you Charlie!

[@charlieanthony9367]

important question Cal, do people look at you wierd around school run times with that tash?

[@kevingoodman3725]

Not my first choice but he’s better than Moyes and Loppy combined.

[@Jayboy324]

Where’s Charlie?

[@jonnyric7326]

He’s running around Tottenham with his willy hanging out .. if you’re quick , you might catch him ⚒️

[@analyticsunited]

I'm always around in the background producing! - Charlie

[@adammacfarlane9351]

West ham get battered everywhere they go 😂

[@gorgonbukio]

weak

[@thomridgeway1438]

The club is now in a better position (no thanks to Sullivan). Lopetegui was a Spanish equivalent of Steve McLaren - brilliant coach to international level, but his man management skills were less than desired. A middle range La Liga team is his ability at best - he should never have been entertained in the first place. The players will respond to Potter - other than a few prima donnas like Kudus, Paqueta and Alvarez. If he is smart he will get them out the door very quickly.

[@adlad3199]

He had quite a few primadonnas at Brighton i.e Bissouma, Trossard, Maupay yet they all worked brilliantly under him. This is a manager that hasn't fell out with any player in his career. An incredible man manager!

[@DirtySanchez658]

Bet Hammers to go down

[@jackthesmith343]

I’m a fourth tier Swedish CB if you need to name drop 😅🤌