Graham Potter’s West Ham team suffered a dismal 3-2 defeat to Brighton, with the manager’s tactics coming under scrutiny. Potter dropped striker Niclas Fullkrug after his honest assessment of the team’s performance following a draw with Southampton.
The decision sparked angry chants from West Ham fans, with Potter giving a blunt 10-word response when asked about it: “They’re entitled to sing what they want. That’s it.” He also denied that Fullkrug was benched for his comments.
The team’s collapse in the final minutes of the game, after coming from behind to lead 2-1, was a familiar pattern under Potter. West Ham fans booed the team off, and Potter’s frustration was evident as he refused to speak to the press.
BBC commentator John Roder revealed that Potter told him off-camera that Fullkrug’s benching wasn’t due to his forthright views. Potter’s tenure has been marked by inconsistent performances, and the pressure is mounting on the manager.
The relationship between Potter and the fans has reached a boiling point, with some questioning whether he’ll last beyond the summer. Potter took over a struggling team but has failed to improve results, leading to increased tension between the manager and supporters.
