September 30th 2024.
Throughout the summer, there were many rumors about Graham Potter potentially becoming the new manager for Manchester United. However, when asked about these speculations, Potter chose to remain reserved and did not confirm or deny any talks with the club. It has been 17 months since his departure from Chelsea, and he has been laying low ever since.
Despite his absence from the spotlight, Potter's name has been in the headlines lately as he has been linked to several prestigious coaching positions, including Manchester United and the English national team. He was even on United's shortlist of candidates before they ultimately decided to stick with Erik ten Hag.
It's been reported that United's new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, had discussions with Potter even before he officially joined the team. The topic was brought up during Potter's appearance on Monday Night Football, but he chose to keep the details private.
When asked about his potential move to United, Potter jokingly replied that he is the only coach in the world to be linked with both Stoke City and Napoli in the same week. He also mentioned that he doesn't put too much stock in media rumors and prefers to focus on his own conversations and decisions.
Despite United's struggles with Ten Hag as their manager, he still has the support of the club's executives. Potter understands the pressure and scrutiny that comes with managing a top club in the Premier League and believes it's just a part of the job.
He also expressed confidence in Ashworth's ability to support and guide the coaches at United. Having worked with him at Brighton, Potter knows that Ashworth will challenge them when necessary, but also be there to provide assistance and help create the right conditions for success.
As for United's recent loss to Tottenham, Potter was not surprised by the intense reaction and emotional response from fans and media. He believes that after a game, people are naturally driven by emotions and want to find someone to blame.
However, he also acknowledges that criticism comes with the territory and is a part of the job. He referenced how quickly opinions can change, using Ange Postecoglou's recent success at Celtic as an example. Potter believes that as a manager, you just have to focus on getting results and continue working towards improving the team.
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