Wolves’ 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town on Saturday could have a big impact on West Ham as Gary O’Neil faces the sack after the setback at Molineux.
A last-minute goal from Jack Taylor secured all three points for Tractor Boys, which left Wolves 19th in the Premier League table having won just two of their 16 matches.
This can be the end for O’Neil at Molineux because the English coach was already under great pressure before facing Ipswich.
Losing to a relegation candidate doesn’t look good for the former Bournemouth manager and that could see the Premier League side move for Graham Potter next week.
According to the Daily Mailthe Wolves are actively seeking replacements for O’Neil and reportedly held tentative conversations with Potter last month. The former Chelsea boss is believed to be unsure about the role, but those at the club could convince him.
Potter’s hiring would have a big impact at West Ham, as vice-chairman Karren Brady is keen to have the London club’s English coach in place of her current boss, Julen Lopetegui.
Karren Brady wants Graham Potter at West Ham
Like O’Neil, Lopetegui is under pressure at West Ham as the Hammers currently sit 14th in the Premier League having won five of their 15 matches. The Spanish manager’s reign has been disappointing so far after the London club spent more than £120 million on new signings this summer to help the Irons return to European football.
It didn’t work out for ex-Wolves manager and according to transfer expert Ben JacobsBrady pushes Potter for West Ham manager’s job behind closed doors.
The journalist claims there is still a very real possibility that West Ham will sack Lopetegui in the next couple of weeks, depending on results, and Potter remains at the top of the shortlist alongside other names such as Matthias Jaissle, Massimiliano Allegri, Edin Terzic and Conceicao.
The former Chelsea manager’s experience in the Premier League will give him a major advantage over other candidates, as will his attractive style of play.
THE West Ham job likely to appeal to Potter more than Wolves given the differences in resources, but as time passes it becomes more likely that the England manager can rise to the challenge at Molineux.
