Potter’s spell starts with FA Cup exit as Aston Villa battle back to beat West Ham
Graham Potter’s first game back in the dugout for 20 months ended not only in an FA Cup exit, after the brightest of starts, but with the loss of two more strikers as West Ham’s hopes of resuscitating their season received further damage.
After his appointment the day before this FA Cup third-round tie, the new West Ham manager saw his team carry out his brief but clear pre-match requests stylishly, as they led through Lucas Paquetá’s early goal. But after injuries to Niclas Füllkrug, with what appears a serious hamstring problem, and Crysencio Summerville, Potter will not be contemplating any honeymoon period.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
Topics
-
Potter loses first match as Aston Villa beat West Ham
Graham Potter suffers defeat in his first game as West Ham boss, as Aston Villa come from behind to win 2-1 and reach the FA Cup fourth round.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Aston Villa v West Ham United: FA Cup third round – live
FA Cup updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off at Villa Park Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott | 1 min: Just 41 seconds on the clock, in fact, and West Ham nearly take the ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Graham Potter’s task is to put human heart back in West Ham’s gormless machine | Jonathan Liew
After Hollywood farce of Chelsea and two years out of game, rags-to-riches manager has seized chance to join ‘family club’. Remember Angrygate? For a few surreal days in February 2023, pretty much ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
West Ham hire Potter after Lopetegui sacking
West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham
West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Sources: West Ham hire ex-Chelsea coach Potter
Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand
Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
West Ham ask Graham Potter to be new manager with Lopetegui facing sack
Former Brighton and Chelsea coach is considering offer Tim Steidten’s relationship with Lopetegui breaks down West Ham have asked Graham Potter to become their new manager after deciding to sack ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
More from The Guardian
-
Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term
Incoming commander-in-chief had promised retaliation against his foes with majorities in both Congress chambers. The United States was bracing for a new era of disruption and division on Monday ...The Guardian - 2h -
The world braces for Trump, hoping for the best, unprepared for the worst
His pick for secretary of state may have given measured assessment of world affairs, but ‘crazy’ Trump will call the shots. Western allies of the US are braced for the return of Donald Trump, still ...The Guardian - 17h -
‘Everything, everywhere, all at once’: what will Trump 2.0 unleash?
On Monday the 47th president will be sworn in – and critics say Trump’s second term will be more radical than his first. Come 12pm on Monday, on what is expected to be a bone-chillingly cold day , ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash
Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...The Guardian - 8h -
Gaza ceasefire latest: 90 Palestinians freed by Israel as British-Israeli hostage says she has ‘returned to life’
Palestinian detainees were greeted with joy in the West Bank after the earlier release of three Israeli hostages on Sunday. Full report: Palestinians celebrate as prisoners freed The Spanish ...The Guardian - 20m
More in World
-
Australia v England: Women’s Ashes first cricket T20 international – live
Match in Sydney begins at 7.15pm (AEDT)/8.15am (GMT) Share your thoughts with Tanya via email 2nd over: Australia 21-0 (Mooney 6, Voll 9) Lauren Bell at the other end. Drifts on the leg side ...The Guardian - 10m -
Australian Open 2025: Michelsen v De Minaur, Swiatek sweeps past Lys – live
Updates from ninth day of tennis at Melbourne Park Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic Sign up for the Recap | And you can drop Daniel a mail Back on Court, Shelton ...The Guardian - 10m -
Trial Begins of Suspect in Southport Stabbing Attack at Dance Class
Axel Rudakubana is accused of the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 other people at a Taylor Swift-themed class in Southport, England, last July.The New York Times - 16m -
Gaza ceasefire latest: 90 Palestinians freed by Israel as British-Israeli hostage says she has ‘returned to life’
Palestinian detainees were greeted with joy in the West Bank after the earlier release of three Israeli hostages on Sunday. Full report: Palestinians celebrate as prisoners freed The Spanish ...The Guardian - 20m -
Somehow, it is still January. Here are my nine wellness-free survival tips | Emma Beddington
Buy a bargain panettone and a month’s supply of chocolates – and consider developing a historical ailment such as bilious humour. It will all be over soon. I don’t want to alarm anyone on this, the ...The Guardian - 25m