Graham Potter appeared to deliver a pointed swipe at his former clubs after becoming embroiled in an argument with football supporters over a Pilates workout.
The former Chelsea and West Ham manager shared several photographs from an exercise session on Instagram, admitting that his technique still required improvement.
“Pilates session update! I have a lot of work to do!!” Potter wrote alongside the images.
One supporter mocked his managerial record, responding: “Hopefully you are better at Pilates than you are a football manager.”
Potter refused to let the jibe pass without an answer and produced a cutting response which appeared to reference the environments he encountered during his spells in London.
“I’ll try not to do Pilates in a dysfunctional place and I will be okay,” he replied.
His choice of words prompted speculation that the 51-year-old was aiming criticism at Chelsea, West Ham or both clubs.
However, Potter denied making any reference to his former employers when challenged by a Hammers supporter.
Graham Potter appeared to deliver a pointed swipe at his former clubs after becoming embroiled in an argument with football supporters over a Pilates workout
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“Easy tiger,” he wrote. “I never mentioned West Ham or any club.”
Potter later adopted a measured tone after another follower encouraged him to ignore those criticising his career.
“Of course I am responsible for my part but unfortunately lots happen at football clubs to determine success or failure, not just one man! COYI,” he added.
The former Brighton boss is now rebuilding his reputation as head coach of Sweden.
Graham Potter is currently the manager of Sweden
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GETTYPotter took charge of the national team last October and rescued their World Cup qualifying campaign before leading them to the tournament.
Sweden departed in the round of 32, but their improvement under Potter helped him recover from periods at Chelsea and West Ham.
He lasted fewer than seven months at Stamford Bridge, winning 12 of his 31 matches before being dismissed.
Potter returned to Premier League management with West Ham in 2025 but was removed just five matches into the season.
The Hammers eventually suffered relegation under Nuno Espirito Santo, who oversaw the majority of their campaign.
Both Chelsea and West Ham were experiencing unrest during Potter’s time in charge.
Chelsea were adapting to new ownership and recruited numerous players in a £300million January spending spree, leaving Potter attempting to manage an expanded squad.
West Ham sacked Graham Potter last September
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PAHe described the situation as a “perfect storm” and argued that many of the new arrivals needed time to adjust to football.
“If you are spending £300m on players coming from outside the Premier League, from countries having a mid-season break, then the reality is you can’t just imagine they are going to hit the ground running,” Potter explained in 2024.
West Ham were facing supporter protests against owner David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady.
He lost his job at the London Stadium last September, with the Hammers eventually relegated under Nuno Espirito Santo.
