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
🗣️ "That team has no identity, nobody is fit to wear the shirt"
John Cross believes West Ham are in a relegation scrap, as Graham Potter's future at the club looks to be in danger ⚒️
⚒️ Lofty promises were made when West Ham left Upton Park but haphazard spending and muddled thinking have led to growing apathy
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There is nothing more disheartening than watching the club you have followed and supported all your life fall apart under an ownership that seems happy for it to do so to the extent that it’s now no longer recognisable of the club you have spent your life supporting.
Jarrod Bowen is not the one at West Ham United who needs to be apologising. West Ham wouldn’t be in this sorry state if everyone did their job as well as Bowen does his, put in as much effort as he does and cares for the team and club as much as he does. #WHUFC
Graham Potter could potentially be the worst manager since Avram Grant - he’s making Julen Lopetegui look like Sir Alex Ferguson.
We’ve conceded 11 goals in 3 games this season. This is a very serious situation.
West Ham have no character, backbone or leadership in their squad. As soon as they concede you know they’re going to roll over and concede again. Pathetic.
If I was Paqueta & Bowen I’d be straight in that managers face right now saying get me out this club.
The cancer at the top is on the pitch now too.
The worse thing ever to happen was winning a trophy with this cunt as owner.
He deserves fuck all.
Especially the fan base.
The life of a West Ham fan at the moment seems to be one of perpetual anger and frustration.
A stadium they can’t stand, owners they despise, ongoing battles to keep ticket prices reasonable, lifelong supporters staying away from games and a manager who’s seemingly drowning.
The last minute of this from John Cross is the part West Ham fans are going to want shouted from the rooftops.
Thousands of their fans haven’t renewed their ST’s; they’re sick to death of the ownership and I have genuine sympathy for them.
David Moyes OBE’s last game at the London Stadium vs Luton (11th of May, 2024) was the last time West Ham have won a game from a losing position.
West Ham have had 2 managers and played 43 games since then.
Disappointing to see that Kudus has gone to Spurs but pls give ALL of the money to allow the Manager to buy some players!
Anything other than that will see us in serious relegation trouble! I’ve said it before, nothing will ever change until there is new ownership at our Club ⚒