NEW MANAGER Nuno Espirito Santo has already impressed West Ham fans by finally deploying a highly-rated young star who is the son of a club assistant.West Ham played out a 1-1 draw away at Everton on Monday night in the Portuguese manager’s first game at the helm.AFPNuno Espirito Santo has earned the approval of West Ham fans by using a forgotten star[/caption]GettyFreddie Potts was snubbed by Graham Potter this season[/caption]AlamyHe is the son of former Hammers defender and current U21 assistant coach Steve Potts[/caption]The Toffees took the lead in the first half thanks to a brilliant Michael Keane header.Jarrod Bowen would fire the Hammers back level following a blistering run from El Hadji Malick Diouf, securing the visitors their fourth point of the season.But it was another player’s impact that caused fans to heap praise on their new manager.New signing Soungoutou Magassa made way for highly-rated academy midfielder Freddie Potts just six minutes before West Ham found their equaliser.The 22-year-old is the son of Steve Potts, a cult hero at the club who made over 400 appearances in Claret and Blue before becoming assistant manager of the academy’s U21 side.He spent successful spells on loan with Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth over the past two seasons, in League One and the Championship respectively.Many fans expected the youngster to have a significant role with the first team this season, but he struggled to find minutes under Graham Potter.Hammers supporters didn’t hold back in their praise for the midfielder, nor with their condemnation for Potter’s decision not to use him.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne fan on X said: “Freddie Potts when he came on looked comfortable. Potter deserved the sack for not using him!”Another fan added: “Shoutout to Freddie Potts. one of the best players in pre season for us, just for Potter to completely ignore him when the season started. “Nuno first game in charge and subs him on for 30 mins today, (a) to Everton and looked very good.”A third fan predicted the cameo would set the tone for the East London native under the new manager, saying: “Freddie Potts is as cool as a cucumber in midfield he’s gonna be a useful player for Nuno.”Potts has West Ham pedigree not just through his father, but also his brother Daniel, who made his senior debut for the club in 2011 before spending nine years with Luton Town.If Nuno wishes to see more of the prospect, then his next chance will be when West Ham make the journey to Arsenal this weekend.The Gunners are comfortable favourites as they look to reel in league leaders Liverpool, but will have to be careful after the East Londoners won the equivalent fixture in both of the previous two seasons.