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Graham Potter

Available· — · England flagEngland · Age 51

3-4-2-1Tactical Flexibility
GafferScore

79/ 100

Strong

78th percentile of covered managers

Medium confidenceUpdated today

Career snapshot

PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM

Age

51

20 MAY 1975

Appointed

Not publicly disclosed

Tenure

Not publicly disclosed

Contractⓘ

Expiry not publicly disclosed

Senior managerial experienceⓘ

1 year

Since 2026

In coaching

1 year

Includes academy & assistant roles

Current role
Available
Current base shape
3-4-2-1
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
1 year
Date of birth
20 May 1975
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
Tactical Flexibility
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — Dismissal confirmed by the club; availability verified.

Analytical summary

Graham Potter game-plans West Ham United opponent by opponent, changing shape and pressing scheme rather than defending a single idea. Provisional editorial tactical profile. Graham Potter has been available since 2026-05-17 following dismissed at West Ham United.

Global GafferLens rank
Unranked

Strong

— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
51

Derived from date of birth

Tactical FlexibilityStructured Build-UpCounter Attack
Tactical profile
AttackHigh8377th
DefenceHigh8588th
PressingHigh8376th
PossessionHigh8073rd
Build-UpHigh8272nd
TransitionHigh8063rd
Player DevelopmentHigh8270th
Tactical FlexibilityVery high8993rd

Updated today · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review — Dismissal confirmed by the club; availability verified.

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