Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna and the West Ham badge
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Henry Green
Thu 18 September 2025 11:10, UK
West Ham’s managerial situation is still uncertain after a run of poor form.
Graham Potter faces the task of turning it around at West Ham, with the former Chelsea boss potentially only having the Crystal Palace game to keep his job.
David Sullivan is under pressure from West Ham fans, and without drastic changes within the club, he could be forced out.
There remains plenty of disruption on and off the pitch in East London, with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna linked with the Hammers’ job should it become vacant.
Graham Potter on the touchline in West Ham training gear.
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Lee Hendrie advises Kieran McKenna on ‘big’ West Ham job
Having departed Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santos has been linked with a move to West Ham should Potter leave.
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Serial winner Jose Mourinho is now close to joining Benfica after leaving Fenerbahce, but plenty of supporters dreamed of the Portuguese manager heading to East London.
However, Ipswich boss McKenna, 39, is one of the favourites, having been present at the London Stadium for the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.
However, Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie believes the former Manchester United coach shouldn’t jump ship.
Speaking to Football League World, he said, “Last week people are saying he might be under pressure because of results at Ipswich, now he’s being linked with the West Ham job.
Potter had a points per game record of 0.96 last season
In comparison, McKenna managed 0.58
“I think this is a big, big job, I really do. I’ve seen managers go in there, Graham Potter’s gone in there thinking that he could do something and turn the club around.
“I think lots of people have thought that. Listen, West Ham’s squad of players is very, very good, there’s no doubt there, but they’re under-performing this season.
“So, I think this one might be a bit too soon, and I think that West Ham job is a tough one, but it’s Premier League and that’s what entices managers away.”
West Ham owner David Sullivan watching his team in action.
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West Ham face big issues if they can’t attract Kieran McKenna
Should Potter be sacked, it would be wise for the Hammers to go for a young manager in McKenna, who showed promise last season.
If they can’t attract a Championship boss, then they face serious issues in recruiting someone who can keep them up in the Premier League.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see that the Hammers can’t attract suitable candidates, with an ageing squad, stadium, and training ground not an attractive proposition.
Sullivan and co have dug themselves a hole in the transfer market by not at least building a strong squad that coaches would be willing to build on.
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