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Graham Potter hilariously breaks silence on Man Utd talks and ‘being linked with Napoli and Stoke in the same week’

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GRAHAM POTTER addressed speculation linking him with the top job at Manchester United with a hilarious quip.

Potter, 49, has been a free agent since his dismissal by Chelsea 18 months ago but continues to be touted as a potential successor to under-fire United boss Erik ten Hag.

Graham Potter addressed speculation linking him with Manchester United with a joke

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Graham Potter addressed speculation linking him with Manchester United with a jokeCredit: Reuters
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford is becoming increasingly untenableCredit: PA

Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford is under threat after Sunday’s 3-0 thumping by Tottenham in another hapless display by the Red Devils.

And the ex-Brighton manager broke his silence amid all the continuous talk linking him with the job.

Potter, who was appearing on MNF on Sky Sports, said when asked if he’d enjoy the challenge of managing United: “I am sitting here enjoying the challenge of answering your questions.”

The ex-Chelsea boss was less coy when asked about reports suggesting he was approached by Man Utd chiefs during the summer before they decided to hold on to Ten Hag.

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The former Swansea manager added: “I take what the media say with a pinch of salt.

“I am the only coach in world football to be linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week.

“I have had lots of conversations with lots of people and I think out of respect to those people it’s best those are kept private.”

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Potter also joked about taking the England job ahead of Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton. He said: “I think it’s time for a commercial break, isn’t it?!

“As an Englishman, of course it’s a fantastic job and I’m supportive of FA and what they decide to do and whoever the next coach is.

“Gareth did a fantastic job and I’m sure Lee will in his time, however long that is.”

Potter, though, doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to return to the dugout after 12 years of non-stop work for the likes of Ostersunds, Swansea, Brighton and Chelsea.

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The Solihull tactician admitted he deliberately decided to step away from the limelight and focus on his family.

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Potter recently admitted: “I spent some time with the family, [to] connect with them after a 12-year journey which has started in the fourth tier of Swedish football and ends in the last eight of the Champions League.”

Graham Potter’s managerial career

A brief look at Graham Potter’s managerial career to date…

2008 – 2011: Leeds Beckett University Carnegie

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2011 – 2018: Ostersund

2018 – 2019: Swansea City

2019 – 2022: Brighton and Hove Albion

2022 – 2023: Chelsea

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Man City 1-0 Southampton: Pep Guardiola says he ‘will learn’ from Russell Martin

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Southampton were beaten at Manchester City, as most people expected.

They are bottom of the Premier League, with a single point from their first nine games of the season.

Manager Russell Martin is under pressure, despite guiding Saints back to the top flight only five months ago.

But a strange thing happened at Etihad Stadium.

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Speaking to the media after Saturday’s 1-0 result, both managers heaped praise on the beaten team.

It was not so much that they were unlucky to lose. If Erling Haaland had a better day, he would have scored more than just the fifth-minute match-winner.

Manchester City beat Southampton in an open game – not just because they found a way through a blanket defence.

Towards the end of the first half, the visitors had the majority of possession. It was down to 42.3% by the end. As a guide, City’s previous two opponents, Sparta Prague and Wolves, have had 20.1% and 22.4% respectively.

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If Southampton are to go down, or Martin is to lose his job, it will be by committing to a gameplan he believes in.

“I took the job [at MK Dons] nearly five years ago, with the club in the League One relegation zone and the chairman saying he didn’t care if they got relegated if he could see something he believed in and could be proud of,” said Martin.

“There have been some moments of real difficulty at MK and Swansea and here, where you get questioned and have to make a big decision.

“But if I end up losing my job at some point, which is inevitable, at least I can say I have stuck to what I want to be, as a person first, then a leader and then as a manager.

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“To get to the Premier League and then change would be illogical. I cannot stand on the sidelines watching something I don’t feel connected with or love. I don’t see the point in that.”

That requires Southampton’s players to have courage to take the ball in tight areas, carry on passing when the pressure is at its greatest and not allow poor results or adversity to change that mindset.

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Campbell Hatton facing HUGE questions over future after ANOTHER unanimous defeat to Jimmy Joe Flint

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CAMPBELL HATTON is facing major questions over his future after a second devastating defeat to Jimmy Joe Flint.

Hatton jumped straight in for a rematch on Saturday night in Manchester after an unexpected unanimous defeat in March.

Jimmy Joe Flint beat Campbell Hatton by unanimous decision AGAIN - leaving Hatton at a major crossroads

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Jimmy Joe Flint beat Campbell Hatton by unanimous decision AGAIN – leaving Hatton at a major crossroads
Hatton suffered a huge gash over his left eye that bothered him through the rest of the fight

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Hatton suffered a huge gash over his left eye that bothered him through the rest of the fight

But was again outclassed as the Yorkshireman scored a 97-94, 96-94, 96-95 victory.

Hatton had previously been undefeated in 14 fights before his now back-to-back losses to Flint.

But the manner of the defeats has already prompted many to question where he goes from here – with some saying on X: “Campbell Hatton is done on the pro scene”.

Hatton employed Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison in this fight to try and reverse his fortunes.

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The son of former world champ Ricky started off in a more controlled manner, trying to learn from the mistakes of the first fight.

But he suffered a nasty gash over his left eye in the second round that continued to bother him throughout the fight.

And Flint soon took control of the centre of the ring, showing off his superior skill and picking his shots.

Meanwhile Hatton fell back into the wild, pressing style that had served his dad so well.

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Unfortunately, it did not work so well for Hatton Jr – with his wide and wild shots easy pickings for the better fighter.

Flint, who now boasts a record of 15-2-2, was himself left with a badly swollen eye when the final bell sounded.

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But it can as little surprise to anyone watching on when his name soon rang out as winner.

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And there will be many questions for Hatton to answer in the immediate future.

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Check out the best photos from Magomed Ankalaev’s unanimous decision win over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. (Photos by Craig Kidwell, special to MMA Junkie; MMA Junkie; UFC)

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Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes reacts to the 2-1 Scottish Premiership defeat by Ross County, in which his midfielder Liam Donnelly was sent off.



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