Potter Out

[THUNDERCLINT]

Had enough of this arogrant no mark now.  

11 games, 27% win ratio and 0.66 goals per game.

Either the break clause is true or this flake quits otherwise were proper fucked.

[Maverick180180]

Thats where my thinking is too Thunder. Unlikely but if  Potter ( aka Partridge ) gets us up the table I wpuld gladly eat a large slice of humble pie.  Also, its true Im hoping blindly against more logical thinking that a summer window and the right players in more than compensate for Potter’s shortcomings. Simply because nothing is going to happen until we are in a relegation “dogfight” around October I would suggest.  Another season worrying where points are coming from. Thats the majority of my 65 years or more experience of West Ham. If we can avoid that, I will be grateful.  

I still blame the fans that upset that gypsy who would sell heather down Green St before games. In the late 60’s just after we won the FA Cup, ECWC and then the World Cup someone called her a “pikey hag” and told her to “fvck off”. She put a curse on us from that moment and said “let West Ham always have the worst owners imaginable for eternity”.  Powerful curse it was as the last 50-60 years has proved.

The only way Potter is getting us up the table next season is if the premier league start awarding points for not scoring any goals 

[Sir Alf]

Thats where my thinking is too Thunder. Unlikely but if  Potter ( aka Partridge ) gets us up the table I wpuld gladly eat a large slice of humble pie.  Also, its true Im hoping blindly against more logical thinking that a summer window and the right players in more than compensate for Potter’s shortcomings. Simply because nothing is going to happen until we are in a relegation “dogfight” around October I would suggest.  Another season worrying where points are coming from. Thats the majority of my 65 years or more experience of West Ham. If we can avoid that, I will be grateful.  

I still blame the fans that upset that gypsy who would sell heather down Green St before games. In the late 60’s just after we won the FA Cup, ECWC and then the World Cup someone called her a “pikey hag” and told her to “fvck off”. She put a curse on us from that moment and said “let West Ham always have the worst owners imaginable for eternity”.  Powerful curse it was as the last 50-60 years has proved.

[Massive Attack]

My point you keep overlooking is we are stuck with the useless turnip as they've fully committed to giving him a lengthy contract as well as hired his right hand man in recruitment, unless there's a break clause that ends his time here. And if that's the case, on we go limping on under Potter in to a new season of despair. 

[Russ of the BML]

The point is straightforward, we have wasted and will continue to waste even more money, time and effort the longer this no-hoper remains. You're welcome to pretend that many be it pundits or fans alike weren't gushing over his press conferences, interviews etc but it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Now we are stuck with him unless Sullivan does something unexpected. 

All I recall is people saying his first press conference was decent and he said the right things and some positive things. Which he did. Nobody had the wool pulled over their eyes. It was all pretty much "Yeah, well done, decent interview. Now go on and do the business." He hasn't. We know that. I am just really not sure why you are seeking to divide the fans into Pro-Potter and Anti-Potter. 

[THUNDERCLINT]

It wasn't even 'some' either, it was many in fact that got sucked in by his mythical excellent record, brainwashing interviews and media luvvies trumpeting how apparently great and ideal he would be for us. We deserved what we got in the end by giving this hapless twat a go and now many predictably have buyers remorse. Trouble is, unless there's a strategically placed break clause which seems doubtful, we're stuck with him for a long time yet as he sits on a remaining 2 year contract...

I don't recall ANYBODY ever mentioned an "Excellent Record". Nobody with an ounce of football knowledge would suggest he had an excellent record. Simply because he doesn't have an excellent record. Now, if you actually mean, he did a good job at Brighton, then that's fair enough. We know you don't like the guy but you don't have to exaggerate to make a point. 

 

 

He does, he's still drying his eyes over being so wrong about Flopetegui that now he's thrown all his chips in on Potter being shit he has to take the pot or look like a clown again.

I don't like Potter, I think he's a flake, a fraud and much, much worse, I even started this thread but despite that nothing would make me happier than Cock Piss smashing us into European next season (he won't) and knocking on my door with a large portion of crow for me to eat. 

[Massive Attack]

The point is straightforward, we have wasted and will continue to waste even more money, time and effort the longer this no-hoper remains. You're welcome to pretend that many be it pundits or fans alike weren't gushing over his press conferences, interviews etc but it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Now we are stuck with him unless Sullivan does something unexpected. 

[Russ of the BML]

People wouldn't be interested in him if he only did a "good" job at 1 Club for 1 season. So he must have impressed people to believe in him to come in as our saviour mid-season. Many people were gushing over him.

Again.... Saviour? Gushing? 

Nobody ever said he was our saviour and nobody was gushing over him. What most people said was that he seemed like a good fit and they thought he would do a good job for us. 

He hasn't been good. We know that. But I am not sure what point you are trying to make. Its like you seem to be want to be proved right about saying he would be crap. That's fine. Have your moment in the sun if you want. I just don't see the point in embellishing stuff and exaggerating stuff to make the point that he has been crap. We know that. It's not a competition. 

[Fauxstralian]

I was in favour of him as every time he came up against Moyes with Brighton he wiped the floor with the bulgy eyed Scotch man.
He has been underwhelming to say the least though
Has turned off the goals against flood that Moyes & Loppy produced but nothing else
That said I believe he deserves the chance to repair our midfield rather than have the idiot Sullivan try to find a 4th manager in 12 months 
Sully must be close to searching for numbers for Barry Fry or Avram Grant

[Massive Attack]

People wouldn't be interested in him if he only did a "good" job at 1 Club for 1 season. So he must have impressed people to believe in him to come in as our saviour mid-season. Many people were gushing over him.

[Russ of the BML]

It wasn't even 'some' either, it was many in fact that got sucked in by his mythical excellent record, brainwashing interviews and media luvvies trumpeting how apparently great and ideal he would be for us. We deserved what we got in the end by giving this hapless twat a go and now many predictably have buyers remorse. Trouble is, unless there's a strategically placed break clause which seems doubtful, we're stuck with him for a long time yet as he sits on a remaining 2 year contract...

I don't recall ANYBODY ever mentioned an "Excellent Record". Nobody with an ounce of football knowledge would suggest he had an excellent record. Simply because he doesn't have an excellent record. Now, if you actually mean, he did a good job at Brighton, then that's fair enough. We know you don't like the guy but you don't have to exaggerate to make a point. 

[Massive Attack]

It wasn't even 'some' either, it was many in fact that got sucked in by his mythical excellent record, brainwashing interviews and media luvvies trumpeting how apparently great and ideal he would be for us. We deserved what we got in the end by giving this hapless twat a go and now many predictably have buyers remorse. Trouble is, unless there's a strategically placed break clause which seems doubtful, we're stuck with him for a long time yet as he sits on a remaining 2 year contract...

[Takashi Miike]

Wasting our energy and time moaning and demanding change. 

Absolutely no chance anything will happen until Oct at the very earliest. Potter will be given the summer window.  As hopeless as it feels, we are only losing games by the odd goal so Sullivan and co will think a few additions in summer may be enough to turn those losses and draws into wins.  They will think, as even a few fans do, that the Potter approach and coaching is not the issue but the squad imbalance in midfield and lack of striker will turn things around.

Well they are not wrong that it is part of the problem but how much is the question? How much is it down to Potter’s tactics, selections, coaching, motivational skills, in game management, substitutions etc?  This same discussion could be levelled at Lopetegui except he had new players, some he chose, last summer.  

I suspect Potter is part of the problem but may be wrong. I hope I am and also hope he, Macaulay and Sullivan oversee a miracle and do not mess up the transfers over the summer, that we get decent money for Kudus, Alvarez, Aguerd etc and find and get some young, athletic “pearls” for the squad. Why? Because otherwise I only foresee a relegation fight and yet another long season.  Been thru about 50 of them in my lifetime so would rather anything than that.

Anyway, like I say, we are powerless. Just got to hope Sullivan, Potter prove us wrong because nothing is gonna happen


 

You keep going on about this miraculous window that's about to happen. You also mention we're only losing by the odd goal, but with his style of football that's the only fucking way we can win games too. By the 'odd goal', because strangely he's one of the few cunts in football management that doesn't value goals. The things you win games by, he thinks is secondary to being solid (we're not), and hard to beat (we're not)

[Takashi Miike]

It was obvious immediately he’s a fraud. I know some didnt see it but he is. 

some still don't see it, and think throwing £150m at him will change things

[BoleynGone]

If Potter plays JWP over Orford,Emerson over Scarles,Ings or Ferguson on the bench over Ajala,Coufal on the bench over Casey or Mayers then that's it for me. None of those senior players have shown anything to warrant starting. Potter has 3 absolute dead rubbers left to see or bed in those youngsters. You can add in Rodrigues to that lot. There should no players on the bench who won't be here next season absolutely pointless.

[BRANDED]

It was obvious immediately he’s a fraud. I know some didnt see it but he is. 

[Massive Attack]

Oh no doubt. And on we go wasting more valuable time, energy and money on this hopeless boring cսnt....

[Sir Alf]

Wasting our energy and time moaning and demanding change. 

Absolutely no chance anything will happen until Oct at the very earliest. Potter will be given the summer window.  As hopeless as it feels, we are only losing games by the odd goal so Sullivan and co will think a few additions in summer may be enough to turn those losses and draws into wins.  They will think, as even a few fans do, that the Potter approach and coaching is not the issue but the squad imbalance in midfield and lack of striker will turn things around.

Well they are not wrong that it is part of the problem but how much is the question? How much is it down to Potter’s tactics, selections, coaching, motivational skills, in game management, substitutions etc?  This same discussion could be levelled at Lopetegui except he had new players, some he chose, last summer.  

I suspect Potter is part of the problem but may be wrong. I hope I am and also hope he, Macaulay and Sullivan oversee a miracle and do not mess up the transfers over the summer, that we get decent money for Kudus, Alvarez, Aguerd etc and find and get some young, athletic “pearls” for the squad. Why? Because otherwise I only foresee a relegation fight and yet another long season.  Been thru about 50 of them in my lifetime so would rather anything than that.

Anyway, like I say, we are powerless. Just got to hope Sullivan, Potter prove us wrong because nothing is gonna happen

 

[Massive Attack]

And the Press Conferences...Oh to the M to the Gee.


I'm in
 

[Eerie Decent]

I genuinely think he could be the only man to save West Ham.

We're in a proper pivotal moment, that stadium needs something to get behind, or we could be playing to half a stadium next season. He's obviously mental, but he will ignite the passion back into the club and the fanbase, and give everyone a reason to go over there. The place would be absolutely rocking.

Or alternatively, be bored to fucking death next season by Plodder, putting the final nail in the coffin for a big fucking number of our supporters.

[Ladysmith]

I reckon Noble has made it quite clear he is not managing west ham, as surely he would have already been put in place when lopetegui went tits up. 

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Why is it that people think just because he was a west ham legend, he would automatically make a great manager. There are plenty of examples where that this just does not work.

If you want to give the role on a temporary basis to a rookie, then based on how much sense he talks in his punditry then give Jermaine Defoe a go. Talks like a proper football man. 

As Defoe is inexperienced, maybe get someone to mentor him? Paul Ince maybe? John Terry? 

Even Carrick?

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

[goose]

At this point now, I'd sack Potter by putting him and us out of our misery before placing Noble in temporary charge. I'm sure he couldn't do a worse job than Potter and it'll give the fans and player's a much needed lift to see the remaining 3 games out. Then go from there. 

I reckon Noble has made it quite clear he is not managing west ham, as surely he would have already been put in place when lopetegui went tits up. 

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Why is it that people think just because he was a west ham legend, he would automatically make a great manager. There are plenty of examples where that this just does not work.

If you want to give the role on a temporary basis to a rookie, then based on how much sense he talks in his punditry then give Jermaine Defoe a go. Talks like a proper football man. 

As Defoe is inexperienced, maybe get someone to mentor him? Paul Ince maybe? John Terry? 

[Massive Attack]

At this point now, I'd sack Potter by putting him and us out of our misery before placing Noble in temporary charge. I'm sure he couldn't do a worse job than Potter and it'll give the fans and player's a much needed lift to see the remaining 3 games out. Then go from there. 

I reckon Noble has made it quite clear he is not managing west ham, as surely he would have already been put in place when lopetegui went tits up. 

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Far too risky at that point to appoint a total novice with half a season still to go. This is 3 harmless games to have a go at it with zero consequence and bring a bit of feel good factor however temporary it may be a la Brooking. There's absolutely nothing to lose by doing it.

[Ladysmith]

At this point now, I'd sack Potter by putting him and us out of our misery before placing Noble in temporary charge. I'm sure he couldn't do a worse job than Potter and it'll give the fans and player's a much needed lift to see the remaining 3 games out. Then go from there. 

I reckon Noble has made it quite clear he is not managing west ham, as surely he would have already been put in place when lopetegui went tits up. 

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Why is it that people think just because he was a west ham legend, he would automatically make a great manager. There are plenty of examples where that this just does not work.

If you want to give the role on a temporary basis to a rookie, then based on how much sense he talks in his punditry then give Jermaine Defoe a go. Talks like a proper football man. 

[honky cat]

At this point now, I'd sack Potter by putting him and us out of our misery before placing Noble in temporary charge. I'm sure he couldn't do a worse job than Potter and it'll give the fans and player's a much needed lift to see the remaining 3 games out. Then go from there. 

I reckon Noble has made it quite clear he is not managing west ham, as surely he would have already been put in place when lopetegui went tits up. 

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