‘Fantastic opportunity’ – Graham Potter sends come-get-me plea to club after West Ham sack
Graham Potter is patiently waiting for his next opportunity in management after his disastrous tenure at West Ham United.
Potter was sacked by West Ham at the end of September after winning just six of his 25 matches in charge of the Hammers.
The 50-year-old has seen his stock drop dramatically since his days at Brighton, where he helped establish the Seagulls as a top-half Premier League team.
Rangers have since been linked with a move for Potter, although the Englishman has no interest in taking the job at Ibrox following Russell Martin’s sack.
Ultimately, the former Chelsea manager is looking for a brand new opportunity to test himself on the international stage, or so his latest comments suggest.
Graham Potter open to Sweden job after Jon Dahl Tomasson sack
The start of Potter’s managerial career came in Sweden, as he spent seven years at FK Ostersunds between 2011 and 2018 before being snapped up by Swansea City.
In six full seasons at the club, he achieved an incredible three promotions and led them to the Swedish Cup.
Potter completely transformed Ostersunds, and after Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson following their 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in World Cup qualifying, the former West Ham boss is open to returning to the country where he made a name for himself.
“I just heard the news (about Dahl Tomasson). It’s sad, of course. For Swedish football and JDT,” he told Fotbol Skanalen.
“But yes. I’m actually in Sweden right now, in my house in Sweden. I’m between jobs and just left the Premier League. I’m open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as the national team captain of the Swedish national team is fantastic.
“I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country, and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for towards Swedish football. So yes, it would be a fantastic opportunity for me. Of course.”
Sweden job could make or break Potter
Sweden need a miracle to qualify for the World Cup, as they’re currently bottom of Group B after taking just one point from four matches.
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
| Switzerland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Kosovo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Slovenia | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Sweden | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Finishing outside the top two would ordinarily end a European team’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup, but Alexander Isak and co have a fallback option which could yet offer them a lifeline to claim a seat at the table next June.
The expansion of the finals to 48 teams from 32 has resulted in a format change to the qualifiers. This offers a play-off berth to the four highest-ranked group winners from the UEFA Nations League who finish outside the top two in their World Cup qualifying group, and Sweden are one of those.
Should Sweden offer Potter the role, they will be hoping he can rescue their dire situation and give them a shot at reaching the tournament next year.