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WEST HAM manager Graham Potter has enraged the club’s fanbase after shocking Tottenham comments on Friday.
The 49-year-old spoke about the Hammers‘ London neighbours ahead of their Premier League meeting on Sunday with a lack of regard for the clubs’ longstanding rivalry.
West Ham manager Graham Potter has angered his own fanbase over Tottenham comments
The comments came after Spurs defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League semi final.
Potter said: “They’ve had a tough season. I’m pretty sure if you speak to Ange [Postecoglou], injuries, young players, the double competition [has had an impact].
“In this league, nothing is forgiven.
“They’ve done well in Europe and hopefully they can finish the job and reach the final.”
West Ham fans were quick to jump to X in disbelief over the comments, some even calling for Potter to be sacked.
The two London clubs have traditionally endured a fierce rivalry, dating back to their early years.
West Ham legend Mark Noble said to TNT Sports: “I was brought up as a West Ham fan and being around loads of West Ham fans myself, they always ingrained in me that ‘we’ve always got to beat Spurs’.”
Potter adopted a much friendlier tone at his press conference, well-wishing a team that his fans hold in contempt.
The former Chelsea manager was already on thin ice with the fanbase, only winning three games since taking over from Julen Lopetegui in January.
Even his predecessor managed more with a win percentage of 30 percent to Potter’s 21 percent so far.
At 17th, the club have actually slipped three places down the table since their managerial change.
It has been a disappointing season for the Hammers who started it with European aspirations.
If they win on Sunday, however, they could leapfrog Spurs who currently sit at 16th.
A positive result might be the only thing that could save Potter’s fractured relationship with West Ham.
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