Another New Manager, Welcome Mr Potter

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  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Even if Moyes wasn’t currently employed I doubt he’d ever come back after last time

    Bilic has had five clubs since us and the longest he lasted was a season and a half at West Brom. Maybe not…
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    I personally would love to have Slav back.
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    Slav is a bit predictable in that he would come in and have a great effect on the dressing room and get a decent start, then his tactics would be worked out pretty quickly and then he would lack the ability to keep the play and team evolving through a season.

  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    I would still love Slav back.
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    Also, most managers are predictable. Some just have a more predictable winning side than others.
  • LukerzLukerz
    If he goes it will be Nuno - which would be a backward step in relation to trying to evolve the side.
  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer



    For what it”s worth (if anything) this just popped up on my facebook page.
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    He is just going on a shopping trip to Lakeside.
  • SlackerSlacker
    Tbf that could be anywhere.
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    4/9 on Potter being sacked
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    EXETER, That may happen in the near future but I have no confidence that his replacement will play the type of football which will bring the fans the level of excitement they crave.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Slacker said:

    Tbf that could be anywhere.

    It's LOT 14 in Theydon Bois.

    https://www.instagram.com/lot14_theydon/p/DKUSylnMLYI/?hl=en
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    Giant_Hammer said:




    For what it”s worth (if anything) this just popped up on my facebook page.
    Obviously it could have been photoshopped, but the restaurant is definitely Lot 14 at Theydon.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Anyone reckon we should have persisted with Lop longer?
  • alderzalderz
    Lukerz said:

    Anyone reckon we should have persisted with Lop longer?

    No, he was also terrible
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    edited September 20
    buffybegood said:

    Giant_Hammer said:






    Is he smoking ? Or is it my eyes ….
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    edited September 20
    Giant_Hammer said:




    For what it”s worth (if anything) this just popped up on my facebook page.
    Is Nuno smoking something?
  • MoojorMoojor
    jay_in_cpt said:

    Giant_Hammer said:




    For what it”s worth (if anything) this just popped up on my facebook page.
    Is Nuno smoking something?
    He'd have to be to consider taken a job at West Ham!
  • LukerzLukerz
    Nuno, Bilic, Potter

    Doesn’t matter, the squad is not fit for purpose, it’s one of the worst in the league
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    The squad isn't great. However, we need a manager that instills some confidence nc in the players.

    Bilic for me.
  • alderzalderz
    Lukerz said:

    Nuno, Bilic, Potter

    Doesn’t matter, the squad is not fit for purpose, it’s one of the worst in the league

    I'm not sure I agree. It's imbalanced, and way out of form, but the players are much better than they are producing, IMO.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    EXETERHAMMER said:

    The squad isn't great. However, we need a manager that instills some confidence competence n the players.

    Fixed it for you :+1:
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    New Manager - New way of playing

    Back to square 1, not going to solve anything.

    I would be getting experience for Potts / Earthy / Fearon / Marshall get them ready for the championship push.
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    I think they will be looking for a Big Sam like contract for the season to avoid relegation and then look again in the summer.

    If they do get rid, as I expect they will, it will be interesting as the two clear worst teams at present are Wolves and ourselves. Wolves are not panicking and have just given the manager a new contract despite losing their first five matches whilst we may look to replace very early.
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    Yeoldhammer said:

    New Manager - New way of playing

    Back to square 1, not going to solve anything.

    I would be getting experience for Potts / Earthy / Fearon / Marshall get them ready for the championship push.

    I don't think throwing players who aren't ready into a losing team and a toxic atmosphere is useful experience, personally.
  • LukerzLukerz
    I wonder what the board want. Two games (apparently) he’s been given; Everton away & Arsenal away. The chances are we take 0 points from either; leaving us with 3 from 7. That would almost be insurmountable. Do they then sack him?

    I look through the league & nearly every side is better than us. Leeds, Burnley, Wolves, Brentford are maybe the only candidates to be on our level.
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    @Lukerz, Lets hazard a guess what the board really want. Probably for GP to ask for a meeting and inform them he has realised he isn't up for the job and is going to walk away with no compensation. Siting amongst many reasons that he can't pick a team without JWP & Soucek in the starting line up and he let our best CDM leave on loan, but then I wake up. Is it true that DS wanted only to offer a six month contract to see if GP was going to be a good appointment but KB wanted it to be on a longer contract?
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Fortuneseeker said:

    Is it true that DS wanted only to offer a six month contract to see if GP was going to be a good appointment but KB wanted it to be on a longer contract?

    Why would Luke know that?

    For what it's worth, I read in a reputable source (*ie not a fan blog or forum) that they opened negotiations by offering a short contract initially but that he resisted. A compromise was reached.


    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jan/08/west-ham-julen-lopetegui-sacking-graham-potter-contract-manager

    "the former Chelsea and Brighton manager eventually succeeding in his demand for a lengthier agreement"



  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 21
    Fortuneseeker said:

    @Lukerz, Lets hazard a guess what the board really want. Probably for GP to ask for a meeting and inform them he has realised he isn't up for the job and is going to walk away with no compensation.

    GP doesn't walk away, citing failure to do a good job.

    When Chelsea sacked him, he demanded a multi-million £ pay off plus a £200,000 per week (W-E-E-K) for 18 months. Which was, of course, less than he was entitled to under the full contract but ... you know ...

  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    edited September 21
    MrsG, Lukerz wondered what the board want so I gave a far fetched answer that what they would really want to happen. Hence the comment then I wake up.
    My later point was a general question not directed at Lukerz which you have now kindly answered.
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