Former Everton manager Sean Dyche with David Sullivan in the circle
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Henry Green
Thu 18 September 2025 12:00, UK
Graham Potter has come under increasing pressure after a poor run of results this season.
West Ham’s 3-0 loss against Tottenham at the weekend was their fourth game of the season in which they have conceded three or more goals in four of their five games.
The Hammers are in turmoil on and off the pitch, with the fan advisory board sending a letter of no confidence to the hierarchy.
Nuno Espirito Santos could replace Potter, with more managerial candidates now emerging, as a loss to Crystal Palace could force a change.
Graham Potter on the touchline in West Ham training gear.
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Sean Dyche added to shortlist to replace Graham Potter
David Sullivan is looking to take immediate action after he was asked to step down as West Ham chairman.
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He appears to be covering all possibilities, with Kieran McKenna at the London Stadium during the loss to Spurs.
The Ipswich boss is a potential candidate to replace Potter, with other names also reportedly on the shortlist.
According to Alex Crook via talkSPORT on 18 September, Sean Dyche has also been discussed by the Irons hierarchy.
It is also reported that David Sullivan may also be open to reappointing Slaven Bilic, who left West Ham in 2017, in what would be a shock move.
Potter managed a points per game record of 0.96 last season
Dyche averaged 0.89
McKenna managed 0.58
Nuno is also being discussed by the Hammers, who look to be prioritising a manager with plenty of top-flight experience to get them out of trouble.
Dyche was dismissed by Everton after 19 games last season, with the Toffees flirting with the relegation zone, and is currently out of work.
In contrast to Potter, he is known for his direct style of play, which may cause some indifference among supporters.
It was thought that Potter would be allowed to turn things around should the Hammers beat Crystal Palace.
However, with so much talk with other managers behind the scenes, his position seems to have changed.
With all the disruption going on around the club and so much media talk, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the former Chelsea boss face the sack regardless of the result against the Eagles.
Dyche’s potential appointment would prove that the Hammers are looking more towards the short-term in securing a manager who is an expert in avoiding relegation.
His appointment could cause a further rift between West Ham fans and Sullivan.
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