“He gives his best every single day, and gives his best in the games,” Potter said. “He’s a dream in that regard.
“We actually tried to sign him at Brighton, so I know him well,” he added, though he was unwilling to confirm whether he had spoken to Soucek personally about joining the Seagulls.
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Potter reveals he tried to sign 'dream' West Ham star at Brighton
Czech international recently celebrated five years as a Hammer
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