Colin: He was the wrong person for the job right from the start. Little investment in the areas needed and a populist approach by the owners getting rid of David Moyes. I said at the time be careful what you wish for, and here we are.

Lopetegui took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to end less than eight months after he took over from David Moyes.

Graham Potter closing in on a return to management with West Ham to replace Julen Lopetegui; positive talks held with club officials and he could be in charge for the FA Cup clash against Aston Villa on Friday;