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Why letting Freddie Potts leave for Europe makes perfect sense

October 1, 2026 WestHamRambles 0

There is something slightly uncomfortable about Freddie Potts leaving West Ham. Not because the midfielder was an undisputed first-team star. He wasn’t. Not because his departure leaves a gaping hole in the squad. It doesn’t.

Opposition View: Watkins is vital for Aston Villa as expectations shift to contenders

August 14, 2025 Olivia Elliott 0

What does success look like for you in this upcoming season? Marcus: Finishing in the top four again. We’ve proved we can do it so staying competitive in both Europe and the Prem is the

Champions League expansion: ‘Football should be more than wallpaper playing in the background’

August 10, 2024 Brian Penn 0

Scarcity is once what made football a precious commodity with the league season running for eight months of the year. The three European competitions were organised exclusively on a knock-out basis. Until 1982 the World Cup

A season falling flat? Don’t write off that top four chase just yet

March 6, 2022 Geoff Hillyer 0

March is a critical month for West Ham. Recent performances have been disappointing, the squad is thin, and results haven’t been what we have wanted. And yet we still find ourselves in the thick of

The Last Word: Winning the Europa League must be Moyes’ top priority to keep Rice

February 9, 2022 Hugh Southon 0

Despite spending over 50 years on the dark side – which is the fate of those who are drawn to support the Hammers – I am usually the eternal optimist. Sadly after the defeat at

We’ll be watching with interest as the Europa League returns

February 9, 2022 Bradley Holland 0

West Ham have the odd fortune of sitting on their laurels while the knockout stages of the Europa League starts this month, pitting second-placed clubs of the group stage against third-placed Champions League group stage

Are West Ham big enough to keep hold of Declan Rice this summer?

February 7, 2022 Brian Penn 0

I was at the London Stadium the day they made the announcement. Sandwiched between the obligatory ‘Come on You Irons’ and the team rundown was confirmation that Declan Rice had signed a five-year contract. The

Opposition View: ‘Man Utd need trophies, it’s been too long’

January 20, 2022 Olivia Elliott 0

This month we catch up with Manchester United supporter Riaz ahead of a big clash in terms of the Top 4 this weekend… How do you think your team will get on this season? I

Opposition View: ‘Leicester should be aiming for the top four this season’

August 22, 2021 Olivia Elliott 0

Ahead of out first Monday Night Football of this season, we catch up with Leicester City supporter Alex Loom. With both sides looking for a big start to the campaign, who is the more confident

The Ex Files: ‘Our most consistent season in my lifetime and fans weren’t there’

May 25, 2021 ExWHUEmployee 0

This season has been one to remember and a real positive in what has been quite a testing year for us all. At the start of the season if you would have told me that

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Why letting Freddie Potts leave for Europe makes perfect sense

Opposition View: Watkins is vital for Aston Villa as expectations shift to contenders

Champions League expansion: ‘Football should be more than wallpaper playing in the background’

A season falling flat? Don’t write off that top four chase just yet

The Last Word: Winning the Europa League must be Moyes’ top priority to keep Rice

We’ll be watching with interest as the Europa League returns

Are West Ham big enough to keep hold of Declan Rice this summer?

Opposition View: ‘Man Utd need trophies, it’s been too long’

Opposition View: ‘Leicester should be aiming for the top four this season’

The Ex Files: ‘Our most consistent season in my lifetime and fans weren’t there’

How West Ham fans are helping to change the world for the better

A chaotic centenary season of red cards and surprise signings

Why I still miss the magical matchdays at the Boleyn

Why letting Freddie Potts leave for Europe makes perfect sense