Steve Potts has returned to West Ham to take up a coaching role.
The former Irons centre half, now 44, made 399 first team appearances for West Ham between 1985 and 2002. He has joined the Academy coaching team at Chadwell Heath where he will take control of the club's under 16 squad on a part-time basis.Pottsy - who started his new job today - famously scored just the one goal in his entire career at West Ham, against Hull back in 1990.
A popular figure with supporters, he was unusual for a centre half in that he was just 5'8" tall - but that didn't stop him winning Hammer of the Year on two occasions.
Meanwhile 17-year-old striker Dylan Tombides - who was diagnosed with testicular cancer just last week - has signed his first professional contract with West Ham.
The young Australian is considered to be one of the brightest prospects amongst Tony Carr's current group of youngsters.
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