West Ham Fans Boycott Amid Record Four-Game Home Loss Streak

West Ham United suffered a significant 2-0 home defeat to Brentford, marking their fourth consecutive home loss and extending a winless run at the London Stadium to nine games. The match coincided with a fan-organized boycott protesting against the club's board, resulting in thousands of empty seats and a subdued atmosphere that reflected the team's struggles. Brentford capitalized on West Ham's defensive weaknesses, particularly in set-piece situations, with goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen securing Brentford's first away win of the season. Nuno Espírito Santo, in his first home game as West Ham's head coach, faced a tough challenge highlighted by a disrupted lineup and poor defensive performance, underscoring the difficulties left by former manager Graham Potter's departure. The ongoing fan unrest and poor results have intensified concerns about West Ham's future, with supporters calling for changes in club leadership. Brentford, despite losing their previous manager, appear stable under new leadership and are not currently facing relegation threats, unlike West Ham, who are increasingly drawn into a relegation battle.