**West Ham’s chances of surviving in the Premier League this season have taken a battering thanks to the clubs ownership.**
In what was seen as pivotal transfer window to garner hope that Nuno would have a squad strong enough to battle Nottingham Forest and Leeds to remain in the top flight, the board have failed, miserably.
The club have not only not strengthened, you could argue the squad is now weaker as a result of the business undertaken in January.
The facts are, the club have sold a player in the mould of a Brazil playmaker in Lucas Paqueta and haven’t replaced him.
In fact, one player who could slot in that role for cover of Mateus Fernandes, in George Earthy, was allowed to leave on loan.
Yes, the frontline looks better, with both Taty and Pablo providing much needed energy- but are they the players many hoped would come in to lead the line?
Adama Traore, a player who barely featured for Fulham is seen as a big signing this window.
And the desperate need for a new centre back saw Axel Disasi move across London on loan – a player who has failed at both Chelsea and Aston Villa – and one who has not played much this season so is now going to be having to get up to match fitness, which will take weeks.
Just when fans think things can’t get any more incompetent under the ownership of Sullivan & Brady, we are giving yet another stark reminder of just how bad they are.
If West Ham survive the Premier League this season, it will be a miracle. And one that was not helped whatsoever by this appalling board of Directors.