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Potter is back in business after he was fired at Stamford Bridge.
Graham Potter has been unveiled as the new manager of West Ham United, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The former Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion boss explained that the role was the "right fit," highlighting his alignment with the club's administration and their shared goal of reconnecting with dissatisfied supporters.
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Potter's appointment comes after the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked following heavy defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City.
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West Ham currently sits 14th in the Premier League after 20 matches. Potter is tasked with implementing a more attractive and attacking style of play, a departure from the pragmatic approach
At his first press conference, ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round match against Aston Villa, Potter stressed the importance of building a recognisable team identity that fans can be proud of.
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"My experience is if you can build a team that's identifiable on the pitch, the supporters are proud of (that) and enjoy watching," Potter said via Reuters.
He continued, "Everybody is aligned in terms of what we want to achieve and how to play football. If that alignment is there and there's that connection between club and fans, then why put a ceiling on anything?"
Potter returns to management after his unsuccessful stint at Chelsea, where he was dismissed in April 2023 after just 31 games, with the Blues in 11th place.
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When asked if he felt he had something to prove after his time at Stamford Bridge, Potter responded by referencing Pep Guardiola, stating, "When I hear (Manchester City manager Pep) Guardiola say he's got something to prove then we all have! It's the reality of professional sport."
Potter's first assignment will be a clash against Aston Villa in the FA cup third round on Friday.
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