Karren Brady’s promise of “a world-class team in a world-class stadium” rings even more hollow now. West Ham United should never have moved to a soulless public athletics track. Great move for the board but not for the fans. Leaving Upton Park made sense for commercial reasons but not sporting/atmosphere.
Daniel Levy was right. The Olympic Stadium should have been knocked down and a proper football stadium built there. It is a good site. But the Olympic lobby and politicians got all protective and precious about the 2012 legacy. How often does this country need a huge athletics arena anyway?
Yes, West Ham won a European trophy since they’ve left Upton Park. But London Stadium was always a problem, always a passion-killer, fans distant from the ones they love, the players, and limited potential for increased revenue streams.
Other reasons behind club’s demise. Lack of leadership in the boardroom. Recruitment an issue, too. What a mess. Record losses, fears over future of Fernandes, Summerville and Nuno, intensified protests against chairman Sullivan.
Relegation likely. Two points adrift of safety following 3-1 defeat to Newcastle. Wretched goal difference (-22) compared to Spurs’ (-9). Spurs need only a point from Chelsea away (hard) or David Moyes’ Everton at home to guarantee survival and condemn West Ham. Can Moyes do West Ham a favour? The club who let him go. West Ham need to beat ex-Spur Joe Rodon and Leeds at home anyway.
West Ham look doomed to the drop. They will return but need better ownership. And many of their fans have been warning of this perfect storm for some time. #WHUFC
@UndrTheCosh@SkyBet Living in Ireland.....
Travelled over to over 40 games sometimes 4 times a year following West Ham
Have travelled to Germany for pre seasons games and Prague for the final
Paschal Donohoe gave nothing to 2.5m workers, but he made sure to look after Claire Byrne for going easy on him for years. And hopefully, for more years in Newstalk.
#HowIrelandWorks
Manchester City are devastated to learn Ricky Hatton has passed away, aged 46.
Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight.
Everyone at the Club would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
We can confirm there will be a minute’s appreciation ahead of today’s game against Manchester United.
“He was such a great bloke. After I hit hard times financially later in life, if he saw me he would always ask if I was all right for money.
“One day, I went to his house when he was with Newcastle United and he asked me if I wanted any boots. It was up to me what I did with them, maybe sell them to make a few quid to ease the debts.
“I ended up coming out of his garage with around 30 pairs. That’s how generous he was. I will never forget his kindness.” - Mickey Thomas
“He was never late, he was a proper professional, loyal, hardworking. He was great on a night out. Everyone wanted to be around him. He had it all.
“He was a beautiful person.” - Duncan Ferguson
Remembering Gary Speed, on what would have been his 56th birthday. A heroic man.🙌
Letter of no confidence in the West Ham board sent by @WHU_ISC. #WHUFC independent supporters’ committee says “this was an incredibly hard decision for the supporter representatives on the West Ham United Fan Advisory Board to make”. Shows the depth of feeling.
Everyone retweet, like, share, do whatever, the moral story is if you love the club like you all say you do, make a stand, don’t sit back and moan on social media and hope for the best, it’s time for change, everyone its time to take back our club, not theirs, ours!!! #WestHam