The statement explained that the decision was made because the team's results and performances in the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/26 season did not meet expectations. The club's board of directors believes that a change is needed to improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible.

In addition to Potter, several other coaching staff members have also left the club, including Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor, First Team Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, Lead Goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and Goalkeeper Coach Linus Kandolin. They all left the club immediately.

The club's board expressed gratitude to Potter and his staff for their work during their time with West Ham and wished them well for the future. The process of finding a new manager is underway, and the club will not be making any further comments at this time.