“Potter Brutally Axed in Shocking Phone Call Fiasco as West Ham’s Staggering ‘Mass Exodus’ Price Tag at Rush Green Will Leave You Speechless!”

Graham Potter had been preparing his West Ham squad to face Everton on Monday night, with reports suggesting the players were content under his leadership.

However, on 27 September, just hours after his dismissal, the club confirmed Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager. Nuno immediately took charge of Saturday’s training session.

The decision to part ways with Potter has drawn widespread criticism, particularly over how it was handled.

According to journalist Alan Nixon, Karren Brady dismissed the 51-year-old via a phone call as he arrived at Rush Green for training.

This abrupt approach has intensified scrutiny on Brady and co-owner David Sullivan, who are already under fire for their management of the club.

Richard Keys also voiced his disapproval, noting that Potter was West Ham’s third permanent manager to be sacked in just 18 months.

Brady herself had previously praised Potter as a “winner” capable of steering the Hammers back towards the top half of the table, comments that now look contradictory.

Behind the scenes, West Ham had been speaking to potential replacements for several days.

Sullivan was reportedly urged to consider bringing back Slaven Bilic on a short-term deal, while Nuno was spotted in Essex in the week before his appointment.

The delay in confirming the Portuguese coach stemmed partly from negotiations over his sizeable backroom staff.

Despite concerns, the financial hit from Potter’s dismissal was not as severe as first feared. He departs alongside his coaching team in what Nixon described as a “mass exodus.”

As for Potter’s next move, uncertainty remains. After leaving Chelsea, he spent six months out of the game before taking the West Ham role, despite receiving other offers.

It is thought he could once again take a break before returning to management in the summer.

With his Premier League record now dented by multiple failed spells, a move to the Championship or a job abroad could be his most realistic options.

When Potter was appointed, many West Ham fans hoped he would revive the club’s fortunes. Now, with Nuno in charge, the Hammers have a chance to push back into the top half of the Premier League.

Still, significant challenges await if they are to meet those ambitions.