Graham Potter sacked by phone as West Ham cost reveal emerges for ‘mass exodus’

The timing of Graham Potter’s dismissal by West Ham came as a shock to everyone associated with the Irons on Saturday.

Potter had been preparing to face Everton on Monday evening, and it was understood that the players were happy with the 51-year-old.

Just hours after his exit on 27 September, Nuno Espirito Santo was confirmed as the new West Ham manager and was in charge of Saturday’s training.

The Hammers’ hierarchy have already come under fire for their treatment of Potter, which has caused plenty of backlash.

Richard Keys was critical of David Sullivan’s decision to move on from their third permanent manager in 18 months.

Sullivan and Karren Brady have been under pressure to make big changes at the London Stadium and continue to leave supporters disappointed.

Brady was ridiculed for her initial comments on Potter, as she claimed he was a winner and would help them get back towards the right end of the table.

According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, the businesswoman dismissed Potter over the phone as he walked into training at Rush Green.