Graham Potter could have been describing his own imagined future as he set out exactly what Nottingham Forest have done, going from a club bumping along near the foot of the Premier League to one challenging for European qualification. He’ll do well to copy their example by applying the same blueprint for success at West Ham.
Reported on whufc.com, Potter showed he’s an admirer of what tomorrows opponents have achieved:
“I think it’s credit to everybody involved at Nottingham Forest. There’s a stability there now, they’ve continually improved and they’ve recruited well. They have individuals with high quality. They use Chris Wood really well, and the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi have all been impressive.
Since coming up they’ve recruited, they’ve stabilised, they’ve carried on improving and they’ve built a team that is really strong, well-functioning and well-rounded. They’ve done a great job, and it’s going to be tough against them.”
Stability and recruitment. Exactly the two priorities at London Stadium this summer with anything from 6 to 10 players reported to be on the way out.
Quite how Potter will maintain stability under those terms – who can guess. ‘Forest managed to bring in quality players despite finishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League so there is no reason that the Irons cannot do the same.
Graham Potter and head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay’s jobs will become easier, however, if the Hammers can take three points tomorrow. Thirteenth spot is still within West Ham’s grasp.
Bringing in top talent will be far easier sitting – however undeservedly – mid-table instead of precariously balanced just above the drop zone.
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