Pressure has reached boiling point at the Hammers, as a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Tottenham has left Potter’s position hanging by a thread, prompting the board to seriously explore a change in the dugout.
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According to The Independent, O’Neil is among the frontrunners to replace Potter. The 42-year-old has built a reputation in Premier League circles as a manager who excels in challenging situations, capable of extracting the best from squads dismissed by others.
His successful rescue missions at Bournemouth and Wolves have drawn attention across the top flight, and he now leads West Ham’s shortlist.