Tag: Julen

Graham Potter appointed new West Ham manager after Julen Lopetegui sacking
9 January 2025 Off

Graham Potter appointed new West Ham manager after Julen Lopetegui sacking

By Total Football News

Potter was Chelsea’s first managerial appointment following Todd Boehly’s takeover, but dismissed after less than seven months in charge.

The Blues paid more than £21m in compensation to Brighton, where Potter had impressed after leading the Seagulls to Premier League finishes of 15th, 16th and ninth in a three-year spell.

Potter, who has also managed at Ostersunds FK and Swansea City, oversaw a record £323m outlay at Stamford Bridge in

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Julen Lopetegui sacked: West Ham manager leaves after just six months in charge
8 January 2025 Off

Julen Lopetegui sacked: West Ham manager leaves after just six months in charge

By Total Football News

The club have also parted company with Lopetegui’s backroom staff, including his assistant Pablo Sanz, head of performance Oscar Caro, head analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, fitness coach Borja De Alba and technical coach Edu Rubio.

“The board would like to thank Julen and his staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future,” the club’s statement added.

“The process of

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Julen Lopetegui: West Ham United cancel planned news conference with Spanish head coach
8 January 2025 Off

Julen Lopetegui: West Ham United cancel planned news conference with Spanish head coach

By Total Football News

West Ham have cancelled a planned news conference with head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the Spaniard’s future at the club looking increasingly uncertain.

The 58-year-old was due to speak to the media on Wednesday, before the FA Cup third-round tie with Aston Villa on Friday.

The move comes amid expectation Lopetegui will be sacked – with the Hammers holding talks with former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter over replacing

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Julen Lopetegui: West Ham considering whether to sack Spaniard
6 January 2025 Off

Julen Lopetegui: West Ham considering whether to sack Spaniard

By Total Football News

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday’s heavy defeat at Manchester City.

Hammers sources have denied Lopetegui has already been dismissed but accept the former Real Madrid and Spain coach is under huge pressure.

Lopetegui, 58, was on the brink of being sacked prior to last month’s home game with Wolves. But victory in that match triggered a four-game unbeaten run, West Ham’s best of the

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Julen Lopetegui agrees to become West Ham manager
6 May 2024 0

Julen Lopetegui agrees to become West Ham manager

By Total Football News

Julen Lopetegui has agreed a deal to become West Ham manager at the end of the season.

Nothing has been signed yet but the 57-year-old is close to making a return to management following his departure from Wolves in August last year.

Current Hammers boss David Moyes has come under increasing pressure after a poor run of results that has seen his side win one win of their past nine

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Julen Lopetegui in West Ham talks amid David Moyes uncertainty
3 May 2024 0

Julen Lopetegui in West Ham talks amid David Moyes uncertainty

By Total Football News

West Ham have held talks with Julen Lopetegui and could make a decision on manager David Moyes’ future before the end of the season.

Moyes has repeatedly fended off questions about whether he will remain at the club, saying talks will not take place until after their final game at Manchester City on 19 May.

While that is still the plan, BBC Sport understands there is a small possibility of

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