“Brilliant” | Cult hero Irving gives praise to Potter | OneFootball

West Ham‘s new cult hero Andy Irving has given praise to Head Coach Graham Potter.

The former Brighton boss, who replaced Julen Lopetegui last month, has lifted the mood significantly in east London since his arrival, with Irving admitting that the players are all delighted.

“Since the Head Coach has come in, it’s been brilliant,” Irving told the clubs Official Website. “Anytime he or the staff have spoken with me, it’s been really positive, and I think it’s been like that with every player.

“Every day in training has been brilliant, really enjoyable, and I think I’ve been training well. I’ve been working really hard, and I feel that hard work is paying off at the moment, and I’m delighted with that.”

Irving was given a stunning reception from the Hammers fans in our trip to Chelsea on Monday night, something that Irving admits was a huge moment for him.

“It took me a second to realise that it was about me,” Irving added. “It’s brilliant, the support is great, and it definitely gives me and the team that extra boost. You see them at the end there, still in their numbers, applauding us off. The fans were absolutely brilliant. Shoutout to my girlfriend, who was also in that stand, hopefully singing along, and also to my family as well because I wouldn’t be here without them.

“At the end of May there was a job available at a school in Tower Hamlets, and my partner opted to go for the interview, which I was all for. She had massive belief that I would be staying for this season, but the pressure was on throughout pre-season. She’s amazing. I’m super proud of her, the way she’s taken to life in London and her job!”