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GRAHAM POTTER said his appointment as West Ham head coach made him feel like it was “Christmas for the adults” after he signed a two-and-a half-year deal at the London Stadium today.
The 49-year-old has not worked since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 and replaces Julen Lopetegui who was dismissed on Wednesday after six months in the job.
The Hammers are currently 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the relegation zone having won only six times this season.
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