Boss Potter needs a fresh challenge, says Reo-Coker
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Graham Potter needs to ‘move on for another challenge’, according to former West Ham United and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.
The 46-year-old and the Seagulls are on course for a record Premier League campaign.
Albion need just one point to break their all-time top-flight points tally of 41, and look certain to record their highest-ever Premier
League finish.
Potter, who left Swansea City to replace Chris Hughton after the 2018-19 season, has also won plaudits for implementing an expansive style of football and unearthing hidden gems like Tariq Lamptey, Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard.
But Reo-Coker, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s podcast, said it was time for the Brighton boss to move on to a club with European aspirations. The 37-yearold said: “Brighton are looking for longterm stability in the Premier League. They’re not trying to push upwards and challenge for Europe.
“He’s a really interesting coach who gets them playing great football, but when he was criticised earlier this season, he did say some Brighton fans needed a reality check.
“Sometimes you can overstay your welcome at a club, a bit like Sean Dyche did at Burnley, so I think it’s time for him to move on for another challenge.”
journalist Luke Edwards, also speaking on BBC Radio 5
Live’s podcast, added: “How much higher can he take Brighton? He’s progressed them every season but the worry is it stalls and he ends up getting the sack.
“Look at what a sensational job Eddie Howe has done at Newcastle, a much bigger club than he had at Bournemouth.
“Was Potter in for the Spurs job?
“That’s the type of position he should be after.”