Thousands Protest West Ham Board Over Club Management Failures

Thousands of West Ham supporters staged protests against the club's board, specifically targeting chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady, ahead of the team's match against Crystal Palace. Organized by fan groups such as Hammers United and Crossed Hammers, the demonstrations reflected deep dissatisfaction following a vote of no confidence issued by the club's Fan Advisory Board, which criticized the leadership's failure to build on recent successes and poor matchday experiences. Protesters demanded that Sullivan and Brady step down, blaming them for the club's decline, including poor Premier League performance and fan disengagement. Despite a lengthy statement from the club defending its management, fans described it as condescending and insufficient, further fueling unrest. The protests coincided with intense scrutiny on manager Graham Potter's future, with rumors of potential replacement by Slaven Bilic or Nuno Espirito Santo amid ongoing organizational turmoil. The owners’ attempts to discourage protests and cut off media related to the club have only intensified fan opposition and media attention.