West Ham Graham Potter Jamie O'Hara
(credit: talkSPORT and Imago)
Max Wilkins
Tue 11 March 2025 11:40, UK
West Ham fans were far from happy with their side’s performance against Newcastle United on Monday.
The Hammers welcomed Eddie Howe’s side to the London Stadium on 10 March and fell to a 1-0 defeat to a Bruno Guimaraes strike.
This subjected Graham Potter’s side to their first defeat in three, but it was the performance which worried the home faithful.
This sentiment was echoed by Jamie O’Hara who was left unimpressed by one moment in East London that left himself and many supporters angry.
West Ham manager Graham Potter.
West Ham manager Graham Potter (Credit: Imago)
O’Hara left fuming West Ham style of play v Newcastle
There has been a positive change since the English coach came in to replace Julen Lopetegui after a difficult spell in charge since taking over.
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There have been some difficult moments but recent wins against Arsenal and Leicester City have made up for any early frailties.
With that being said, any progress made in these two victories was seemingly undone against the Magpies who were able to ease towards three points.
This came as the Hammers were unwilling to take a risk on the ball which resulted in lots of safe passes which left O’Hara frustrated on talkSPORT (10 March, 10:27pm).
He said: “I was so disappointed with West Ham, I was expecting something more than that. They were terrible tonight. I was watching the game, sideways, backwards. Sideways back.
“There was one moment in the second half, West Ham, where they passed it back and forth between the midfield and the wing. In the end, I could hear the fans going ‘Any danger of going forward?'”
West Ham boss Graham Potter (Credit: Imago)
Potter must turn things around at West Ham
It is fair to say that the former Chelsea boss is being forced to work with what he has in East London right now.
In saying that, there is plenty of quality available in the Irons squad which could allow his side to play a better standard of football.
With the likes of Evan Ferguson and Jarrod Bowen up front, there is no reason why the Hammers can’t play in an attacking fashion more regularly.
Even with Lucas Paqueta struggling with injury in recent weeks, there should be high enough standards within the squad to perform better against sides like Newcastle.
The frustrating style of play won’t help endear the manager to the supporters but that should hopefully change in the coming weeks and months as he looks to put his stamp on the side.
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