GRAHAM POTTER has been sacked by West Ham despite taking training all week.
Last Saturday’s dismal 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace marked the Hammers’ third consecutive home loss.
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It was also their fourth defeat in five league games this season.
And Potter has now been shown the door after failing to turn things around in east London.
The gaffer had already been under major pressure, with Hammers fans protesting the board before kick-off.
Potter tried several different formations and personnel changes in a bid to turn things around.
But the ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss has now been ditched, with West Ham languishing in 18th place.
Former Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is now being linked with a sensational return to the club.
Nuno Espirito Santo and Gary O’Neil are also of interest to West Ham.
Potter joined the capital side in January as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui.
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But he failed to get his Hammer side firing, winning just six of his 25 matches and losing 14 in the process.
Speaking after the defeat to Palace, Potter urged West Ham to “stick together”.
He said: “It’s tough, the results are not what we want at all.
“I feel for the players, supporters, everybody connected with the club. We have to stick together and find a solution.”
“I didn’t hear anything (about sack chants from fans) but I understand the frustrations. People are entitled to their opinion.
“I have no complaints at all about the club or the support we’ve had, but I understand the results are not positive.
“We have to accept that and change it around. We need to improve find that balance and solution.
“Of course I’m disappointed for the players, for the supporters at the moment, it’s tough at the moment.
“Everyone connected with the club feels pressure as the results are not good. You have to face it up and ensure we’re stronger next week, as simple as that.
“The only way is hard work with the players. They are going through a tough moment and we have to find the right balance and the right solution.
“Everyone is finding it tough, it’s not an easy situation.”
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