Richard Keys rages at West Ham vs Tottenham controversy in new message to Howard Webb
West Ham suffered yet another heavy home defeat on Saturday at the hands of Tottenham.
Graham Potter is now under pressure as Hammers boss, with only one win in the opening four games.
West Ham fans were seen heading for the exits just past the hour mark in another embarrassing scene at the London Stadium, losing 3-0 to Spurs.
Potter’s side has now conceded eight goals at home this season, being soundly beaten by two London rivals, and it could have been worse.
Richard Keys calls out ‘big error’ in Tottenham game
Cristian Romero had a goal controversially chalked off in the first half after Micky van de Ven was adjudged to have committed a foul in the build-up.
Richard Keys took to his blog on Monday to give his opinion on the incident, and called out PGMOL Chief, Howard Webb.
He said: “And finally…honest ref watch. Sorry, Howard – it wasn’t a good weekend again, was it? What a ridiculous call by Jarred Gillett to rule that Spurs goal out.”
He also complained that VAR should have intervened, but seemingly refused: “Error – big error, compounded by the fact he was looking at a nailed-on pen when Fernandes wrestled Van de Ven to the ground, but gave nothing. VAR could only have been asleep again.”
The incident was highly controversial, with many others also questioning the Australian referee’s decision.
West Ham are perhaps lucky VAR didn’t intervene and make matters worse for the home fans.
Graham Potter’s time running out at West Ham
The Tottenham defeat has seen fresh calls for Potter to be relieved from his duties as a manager.
The Englishman has struggled since being appointed last season, and the poor start to this campaign won’t help his cause.
| West Ham Record | Graham Potter |
| Games in charge | 24 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Win percentage | 25% |
Replacements for Potter have reportedly already been sounded out, as West Ham look to turn their season swiftly around.
West Ham face Crystal Palace next, and a poor result there could spell the end to Potter’s brief tenure in charge.
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