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Graham Potter had a difficult first game as West Ham manager in the FA Cup defeat against Aston Villa.
Hammers They took the lead on nine minutes through Lucas Paqueta but lost 2-1 in the third round at Villa Park in a controversial second half.
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Amadou Onana leveled the game in the 71st minute with a close-range shot following a controversial corner that sparked protests from West Ham.
Referee Robinson awarded a free-kick after he believed Boubacar Kamara’s shot deflected off an away team player.
However, replays showed it wasn’t and the call was wrong, with Morgan Rodgers scoring. villa The second just five minutes later
The defeat for West Ham is their second of 2025 and comes a day after theirs Potter announced As Julen Lopetegui’s successor.
The 49-year-old has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April 2023 but has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the London Stadium.
Potter He returns to the Premier League with a club seven points above the relegation zone despite their summer spending spree.
Vice-chairman Karen Brady has revealed why West Ham decided to sign him despite his long absence.
“in Graham Potterwe have He recruited another very good man,He is in a column for the sun.
A highly respected and elite Premier League coach, and someone who was the unanimous choice of our board to steer our project in the right direction.
“From our initial talks with Graham, we felt he was a good fit for West Ham United, as we are for him.
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“As Graham himself said, from time to time Chelsea 20 months ago, he has been waiting for the right opportunity and has carefully considered it, looking for a challenge and a project that will rekindle the sense of excitement and anticipation that will inspire his return to top management.
“We are delighted that, despite being heavily targeted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he has discovered that passion with West Ham United.
“Graham understands and shares our principles – that hard work, togetherness and commitment drive progress and success. He was attracted by our ambitious project and the steps we are taking to achieve our goals.
“And he has found common ground with the core values that our supporters and the people of East London hold dear – a culture of family, a sense of belonging to a clear identity, and a commitment to hard work and craft.
“Modern East London is a thriving and exciting center of innovation combined with tradition. A creative center of opportunity and chance, especially for young people.
“Graham has already spoken to him Mark Noble As for his desire to engage with and maximize the talent of our world-renowned academy – something deeply embedded in the fabric and spirit of our club.
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“As Graham has shown throughout his successful coaching career so far, he is adept at building strong foundations and creating a culture of togetherness, spirit and trust so that, regardless of the outcome of a 90-minute football match, everyone is This team is connected. The club feels like part of something bigger and more important.
“Belonging to an identity that continuously reinforces pride, honor and belief. We believe that there are sound foundations for it More success in the future at West Ham United.
“It’s only been 18 months since we basked in the glory of Europe and while that night in Prague will never be forgotten, there is a real and intense hunger in this club to ensure that we work as hard as possible to create and create. We continue with more prominent works. memories
“Graham Potter shares this ambition. That’s why we didn’t hesitate to give him a two-and-a-half-year deal and why we firmly believe we’ve got not just a good man, but the right man for West Ham United.“
Potter’s first Premier League game as West Ham manager will be at Fulham on Tuesday.
They then face Crystal Palace before another trip to Villa, who are now in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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