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Graham Stephen Potter was born in Solihull, West Midlands, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career in football.
Playing Career
1992-2005
Potter had a 13-year playing career, mostly spent in the Football League as a full-back, with clubs including Birmingham City, Stoke City, Southampton, and West Bromwich Albion. He made eight Premier League appearances for Southampton and was capped once for England at under-21 level.
Early Coaching Career
2005-2008
After retiring as a player, Potter became a football development manager at Hull University and had a spell as the technical director of Ghana’s women’s team at the 2007 World Cup. He was also appointed the assistant coach for the England Universities Squad in April 2008.
First Senior Managerial Appointment
December 2010
Potter was appointed as the manager of Swedish fourth-tier side Östersunds, leading them to successive promotions and eventually into the top flight for the first time in their history. He also won the Swedish Cup and earned a place in the Europa League.
Swansea City Appointment
June 2018
Potter was appointed manager of Championship club Swansea City, leading them to a 10th-place finish in the Championship and reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Brighton & Hove Albion Appointment
May 2019
Potter was appointed head coach of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, where he led them to their highest Premier League finish and points total, including a 4-0 win over Manchester United.
Chelsea Appointment
September 2022
Potter was appointed as the head coach of Premier League club Chelsea, replacing Thomas Tuchel. However, he was dismissed in April 2023 after a series of poor results.
West Ham United Appointment
January 2025
Potter was appointed as the head coach of Premier League club West Ham United, signing a two-and-a-half year contract and replacing Julen Lopetegui.
Brief
Known For
English professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 20 May 1975.
Born Place: Solihull, West Midlands.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Premier League club West Ham United.
Past occupations: Player for Birmingham City, Stoke City, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, York City, Boston United, Shrewsbury Town, and Macclesfield Town; Manager for Östersund, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Chelsea.
Current Place of Work: West Ham United.
Previous Place of Work: Östersund, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Svenska Cupen with Östersund, led Östersund to the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League knockout stage.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Graham Potter Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Graham Potter.
Graham Stephen Potter was born in Solihull, West Midlands, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career in football.
Playing Career
1992-2005
Potter had a 13-year playing career, mostly spent in the Football League as a full-back, with clubs including Birmingham City, Stoke City, Southampton, and West Bromwich Albion. He made eight Premier League appearances for Southampton and was capped once for England at under-21 level.
Early Coaching Career
2005-2008
After retiring as a player, Potter became a football development manager at Hull University and had a spell as the technical director of Ghana’s women’s team at the 2007 World Cup. He was also appointed the assistant coach for the England Universities Squad in April 2008.
First Senior Managerial Appointment
December 2010
Potter was appointed as the manager of Swedish fourth-tier side Östersunds, leading them to successive promotions and eventually into the top flight for the first time in their history. He also won the Swedish Cup and earned a place in the Europa League.
Swansea City Appointment
June 2018
Potter was appointed manager of Championship club Swansea City, leading them to a 10th-place finish in the Championship and reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Brighton & Hove Albion Appointment
May 2019
Potter was appointed head coach of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, where he led them to their highest Premier League finish and points total, including a 4-0 win over Manchester United.
Chelsea Appointment
September 2022
Potter was appointed as the head coach of Premier League club Chelsea, replacing Thomas Tuchel. However, he was dismissed in April 2023 after a series of poor results.
West Ham United Appointment
January 2025
Potter was appointed as the head coach of Premier League club West Ham United, signing a two-and-a-half year contract and replacing Julen Lopetegui.
Brief
Known For
English professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 20 May 1975.
Born Place: Solihull, West Midlands.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of Premier League club West Ham United.
Past occupations: Player for Birmingham City, Stoke City, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, York City, Boston United, Shrewsbury Town, and Macclesfield Town; Manager for Östersund, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Chelsea.
Current Place of Work: West Ham United.
Previous Place of Work: Östersund, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Svenska Cupen with Östersund, led Östersund to the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League knockout stage.
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