Graham Potter addresses Tim Steidten role after Julen Lopetegui tension - New Hammers boss is sure he can work harmoniously alongside under-pressure technical director as he preaches need for unity

Tim Steidten is under pressure and facing further scrutiny after sacking of Julen Lopetegui

TBR Football have received news on whether Tim Steidten will stay at West Ham to work with Graham Potter after Julen Lopetegui was sacked. After nine defeats in 20 games this season left West Ham 14th in the Premier League – despite almost £150m worth of summer signings – the Hammers have now decided to part ways with the Spaniard.

Potter’s appointment was not only aimed at fixing the team, it should be seen as part of a much bigger picture

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Graham Potter has held talks with Tim Steidten, the West Ham United technical director, with Julen Lopetegui on “borrowed time” as he tries to survive as the club’s head coach.

There will be no more bubbles blown for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, who fired the Spanish coach on Wednesday and announced Graham Potter as his replacement. Potter has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was unveiled as the club’s new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

New West Ham boss Graham Potter had his first press conference as the new head coach at the club on Thursday morning. It is his first job since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 and in that time he has been linked with a number of jobs that he has not taken.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.