West Ham fans have issued a vote of no confidence against the board of directors in an open letter.
The move follows hot on the heels of Hammers United’s announcement calling for fans to boycott the Premier League game against Brentford. As reported yesterday, the boycott will be preceded by a protest at the directors’ entrance of the London Stadium during the match against Crystal Palace.
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Fan unrest has gained huge traction and mainstream coverage in the past 48 hours following the Hammers United announcement. However, the latest intervention from the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is set to pile even more pressure on a board that has failed to deliver on the promises made when the club left Upton Park for Stratford.
The FAB statement highlights:
Vote of no confidence in the Board’s management, representing 25,000+ supporters.
Concerns that, despite winning a European trophy and selling Declan Rice for £105m, the club is claiming financial distress.
An ageing, uncompetitive squad, poor scouting infrastructure, and derided training facilities.
A supporter survey of 9,000+ respondents confirming the London Stadium is the most criticised ground in the country, with a poor matchday experience.
Broken promises: the move to Stratford was supposed to “take West Ham to the next level,” yet commercial revenues now lag rivals, with Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford and Crystal Palace outperforming the Hammers both on and off the pitch.
The FAB demands:
Appointment of professional, full-time executives with proper football and commercial expertise.
An end to board interference.
A modern leadership structure, with the club moving away from being an “analogue club in a digital world.”
The FAB confirmed support for upcoming fan protests, stressing they will remain lawful, while warning that the current situation threatens West Ham’s future as a Premier League club.
The move to the London Stadium has failed to yield the financial returns promised