“Graham Potter in Line for Rangers Job Weeks After West Ham Sacking – Why Fans Should Be Cautious”

Graham Potter Linked with Shock Rangers Move Just Weeks After West Ham Exit

Graham Potter could be set for a remarkably quick return to management, with reports suggesting that Rangers are considering him for their vacant managerial post — just two weeks after his sacking by West Ham United.

It hasn’t taken long for the former Chelsea and Brighton boss to be linked with new opportunities.

Less than 24 hours after leaving the Hammers, Potter’s name was mentioned in connection with the Manchester United job amid growing pressure on Ruben Amorim.

While that rumour seemed far-fetched, a potential move to Rangers now appears more realistic.

West Ham’s board decided to dismiss Potter following a 2–1 home defeat to Crystal Palace. The club later appointed Nuno Espírito Santo, who has already been hailed by many as a clear upgrade.

Rangers Reportedly Sound Out Potter

According to reports from the Daily Mail and Daily Record, Rangers have made contact with Potter about succeeding Russell Martin at Ibrox after the Scotsman’s recent dismissal.

Potter’s long-time assistant, Billy Reid, is Scottish — something that could strengthen his appeal to the Glasgow club.

Rangers are also said to be weighing up Gary O’Neil, the former West Ham player who was sacked by Wolves earlier this year and had also been considered for the West Ham job before Nuno’s arrival.

Rangers previously turned down the chance to appoint ex-Hammers boss Slaven Bilic, and now appear to be revisiting another manager with Premier League experience.

Big Job, Bigger Expectations

If Rangers do move for Potter, they will need to understand the kind of manager they are getting. Like West Ham, Rangers have a massive, passionate fanbase with high expectations — and at Ibrox, the demand to win every week is even greater.

Potter’s recent managerial record has been mixed. After a difficult spell at Chelsea, he spent nearly two years out of work before taking the West Ham job — a move many viewed as an awkward fit.

Brought in mid-season as a “project manager,” his attempts to overhaul the team’s style never took off.

In eight months at the London Stadium, Potter won just six of 25 matches, only two of which came at home. That run cemented his status among the club’s least successful managers, frustrating supporters who criticised both his team’s lack of identity and his reserved demeanour on the touchline.

A Warning for Rangers

Potter’s calm, analytical style has often divided opinion. While some see him as a modern, process-driven coach, others — including many West Ham fans — found his interviews repetitive and uninspiring, mirroring what they viewed as a dull brand of football.

For a club like Rangers, who need immediate results and strong leadership to recover from a poor run under Martin, Potter might not fit the profile.

His strengths lie in long-term development and building systems over time — luxuries that Rangers fans and their board may not be willing to afford right now.

The last time Rangers approached Potter, in 2023, he turned the opportunity down. Many supporters at Ibrox may be hoping he does the same again.