A seed needs water, oxygen and optimal temperature to germinate. For six weeks, Graham Potter looked at his West Ham United side with encouragement it would one day blossom into something special.

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West Ham United play ‘Sweet Caroline’ after victories at the London Stadium and as one supporter headed towards the exit from the upper tier of the west stand following the 2-0 victory over ...