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 West Ham<\/a> United are holding internal talks over possible replacements for manager Graham Potter after a poor start to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potter\u2019s position has come under further scrutiny following Saturday\u2019s 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace<\/a>, a result that sparked fan protests against the board outside London Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to BBC Sport<\/em><\/a>, candidates being considered include former Wolves boss Gary O\u2019Neil, who previously played for the Hammers, as well as ex-manager Slaven Bilic. Both are currently free agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potter has managed just six wins from 25 games since his appointment, raising doubts about his long-term future in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 West Ham United are holding internal talks over possible replacements for manager Graham Potter after a poor start to the season. Potter\u2019s position has come under further scrutiny following Saturday\u2019s 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, a result that sparked fan protests against the board outside London Stadium. According to BBC Sport, candidates being considered include former Wolves boss Gary O\u2019Neil, who previously played for the Hammers, as well as ex-manager Slaven Bilic. Both are currently free agents. 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