IRONS NEED A GRINNING FEELING

Potter's happy Hammers vow

- By Jon West

GRAHAM POTTER has promised that everyone at West Ham will soon be enjoying their football again. But if that does not happen then it will be the players' fault, not his.

Julen Lopetegui's replacement knows avoiding relegation is the No.1 priority at the London Stadium.

Potter, whose first match is at Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round tonight, is also aware, however, that the supporters want to be entertained more than in recent seasons.

David Moyes did not provide enough excitement in the eyes of plenty of fans, despite winning the Europa Conference League in 2023.

Lopetegui clearly did not and he had to go.