Graham Potter’s return to Brighton with West Ham was a disaster, both on and off the pitch. Despite Potter’s claims of being the right man for the job, citing his success at Brighton, the Hammers have struggled under his leadership, managing only three wins in 15 games.
Potter’s history at Brighton is mixed, with some pointing to his achievements in turning the team around from 17th to a top-four finish. However, others note that he struggled at Chelsea and that Brighton have performed better under subsequent managers. West Ham fans, unhappy with the team’s performance, booed Potter throughout the match.
The situation escalated when West Ham conceded a late equalizer and then allowed Brighton to score a winner in the final minute. As Potter left the pitch, he was booed by both West Ham and Brighton fans, a rare and damning indictment of his tenure. The Brighton supporters showed their disdain for their former boss by chanting “Potter what’s the score” repeatedly during the game.
The abuse didn’t stop there, with West Ham fans chanting “You’re nothing special, we lose every week” and “The German’s right, we’re f—— s—-,” a nod to Niclas Fullkrug’s comments that led to his benching. The match marked a new low for West Ham and Potter, with the manager’s reputation taking another hit.
Potter had asked West Ham fans to be patient and support him as he built a new team, but instead, they showed their frustration and disappointment. The booing from both sets of fans is a clear sign that Potter’s tenure is not going well, and it’s uncertain how much longer he will last at the club.
The match was a reflection of the team’s struggles under Potter, and the fans’ reaction was a testament to their frustration. With the team’s performance and the fans’ reaction, it’s clear that Potter has a long way to go to regain the trust and confidence of West Ham supporters.
