‘Graham Potter sack in pipeline at West Ham’ after what Jim White said on talkSPORT
Graham Potter may be set for an uncertain future at West Ham.
The Hammers’ head coach has already come under fire at the London Stadium since coming in midway through the season.
It is fair to say that things haven’t gone well so far for the 50-year-old, who has struggled to get a positive tune out of his side in East London.
This could now result in him facing the sack in the near future, as Jim White shared an update after Premier League fixtures were announced.
Potter already under pressure at West Ham
The Premier League campaign is set to kick start for the Irons with an away trip to the Stadium of Light, to face a newly promoted Sunderland side.
This will be followed by clashes against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest in August, representing a difficult start for the E20 club.
As a result, additional pressure will already be piling on Potter, especially after finishing 14th last time out, just five points off Tottenham in 17th.
| Position | Club | Goal difference | Points |
| 14. | West Ham | -16 | 43 |
| 15. | Manchester United | -10 | 42 |
| 17. | Wolves | -15 | 42 |
| 18. | Tottenham | -1 | 38 |
With this league finish, tied in with the new fixtures, Jim White has shared his belief that Potter is set to be under pressure at West Ham already.
Speaking on talkSPORT (18 June, 10:13am), he said: “Which managers need to hit the ground running from the off? I’ll throw in mine, Graham Potter at West Ham.
“They have to hit the ground running because he is in for it from those fans when we get to the turn of the year. If they’re right down there, 16th, 17th, he will be copping for it.”
Potter in need of positive West Ham start
After coming in with the January window already over, the Englishman hasn’t had the chance to put his stamp on his side to this point.
As a result, David Sullivan and Co. have to get this summer window right to help aid the former Brighton boss in his efforts in East London.
This has already seen links to Angel Gomes at Lille come and go, with the England international opting to join Marseille instead.
The most recent rumours have surrounded Oleksandr Zinchenko, who could join the Hammers from Arsenal this summer.
Whatever business is eventually completed, it has to have a positive impact in time for the Premier League season to begin, otherwise Potter could face the sack.