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Graham Potter’s decision to start West Ham’s biggest derby of the season without a striker—while two sat on the bench—has left fans baffled. Gatesy & Ben break down the tactical madness behind the 3-0 defeat to Spurs, from the line-up confusion to the late substitutions that came far too late.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Why Potter’s no-striker setup defies logic
• The impact of playing Paqueta out of position
• Missed opportunities with Wilson and Fullkrug
• Tactical identity crisis and fan frustration
• Was the red card just a smokescreen?

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14 Comments

  1. Hi! My only guess is that he doesn’t trust either striker to last long in a match due to their questionable fitness . Therefore his team selection. I don’t know. The whole thing is a mess.