The rest of the season is very important, albeit with only a couple of games left. We can’t go down but the players need to show the crowd they are committed, show potential players what they are buying in to, show the manager they are worth being in the team or on the bench, show their team mates they are part of the team and someone that can be relied on.
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West Ham Utd v Southampton 19th April 2025
Results matter, whether you’re relegated from the Premier League already or hovering above the drop zone with nothing to play for.
Results matter because fans want to have something to cheer about.
Results matter because good form breads confidence that brings the best out of the team.
Results matter because fans react positively and this creates a real atmosphere inside the stadium.
Results matter because you want to know the players are up for the fight, are ready to battle for every tackle and wear the shirt with pride.
West Ham Utd v AFC Bournemouth 5th April 2025
We lack pace across the team and it’s clear Potter is only going to be able to bring in new players by selling many from our existing squad. I have an idea about who I would let go and keep, and I highlight some of the keepers below. But, the big question is do we trust Potter to manage this transition of the team? Yes, I do. And I feel that this time we will get it right as I believe Potter is a great fit for our club and the right manager to take us forward.
West Ham Utd 2 Leicester City 0 27th February 2025
Potter and his team, have their work cut out for them with the team and despite some fits and starts since his appointment, we are finally seeing some progress across the team with that outstanding away performance against Arsenal in our 0-1 win at the Emirates. The Gunners away seem to be a guaranteed 3 points for us these days, but it was a battling performance that showed the progress the team are making.
West Ham United v Brentford 15th February 2025
Potter rang the changes at half time introducing Prowse, Scarles and Ferguson to inject some purpose and energy into the team and try to tighten the midfield. And we looked a lot more competitive, turning the play over and making forward runs, but crucially the players worked harder to close down and chase that second ball.
West Ham Utd 0 Crystal Palace 2 18th January 2025
Turning to all things West Ham, Potter said he is trying to build foundations for a successful team, bringing the team together and finding a way forward. He has certainly made some good progress in the short time he has been at the club, but the Palace result and performance just shows how much work he needs to do. The players are struggling with confidence and will need some work from Potter in the coming weeks and months, whilst he tries to work with what was left for him by Lopetigui.
West Ham Utd 3 Fulham 2 14th January 2025
The chanting and singing and atmosphere was electric as the crowd seemed to anticipate a better performance under the new gaffer and we were not to be disappointed. That new manager bounce had rippled through the fans and it helped build an atmosphere as the game started.
West Ham Utd 0 Liverpool 5 29th December 2024
Turning my attention towards West Ham Utd, the right team is clearly not in place, and this gives right to the top of the club’s hierarchy. The manager, I believe, is not the right person to turn this around and no new manager will whilst the club is run as it is now. Yes, some of the players have to have a long hard look at themselves, but there are some who are not up for the fight and not the right fit for the team. If J-Lo is sacked, and I think he will, Potter – who seems to be waiting in the wings, may be able to get the team player better together, but our future is still anchored down by owners who will continue to hold us back as a club.
West Ham Utd 2 Wolvers 1 9th December 2024
Step up Bowen, with an amazing individual goal, twisting in and out of defenders to thump the ball beyond Johnstone in what was a frenetic spell of football. The total opposite from the paint drying first half!
West Ham Utd 2 Arsenal 5 30th November 2024
Well, what can we say? A first half performance that seemed like to halves where we were literally all over the place, lacking communication and cohesion with a midfield that conceded space and a defence that made it too easy for Arsenal to score 3 goals in 30mins! No wonder fans were getting up from their seats and going to an early half time drink.
