West Ham fans, via the official supporters group, have voiced their frustration with the board in a “no confidence” letter, highlighting a decline under majority shareholder David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady.
They have also informed the police about planned protests to end what they describe as a ‘disastrous' era.
Despite winning the Europa Conference League and the £105 million transfer of Declan Rice two years ago, which was expected to improve the club's finances, West Ham supporters are now concerned about the financial situation.
The 2023/24 financial report indicated that the sale contributed to debt reduction and the acquisition of new talent. However, the club faced challenges, finishing ninth in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season and then dropping significantly to 14th place in the 2024/25 season.
They believe the ageing squad is uncompetitive and the scouting infrastructure is inadequate. In the letter, signed by 11 supporter groups, West Ham fans also raised issues with London Stadium, arguing it’s one of the worst venues in the country and far from world-class, often subjected to negative chants by visiting fans.
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Protest planned after international break
Sullivan and Brady have run the club since 2010, but supporters say there have been more downs than ups during that time. Consequently, a protest is planned after the international break, ahead of the match against Crystal Palace on 20 September, along with a boycott of the game against Brentford a month later.
This marks the first protest by West Ham fans in recent memory, as they call for professional executives with commercial and football expertise to take over.
They are also demanding no board interference and an end to reliance on favoured agents.
In the last decade, West Ham have struggled with consistency, often battling against relegation.
Letter of no confidence in the West Ham board sent by @WHU_ISC. #WHUFC independent supporters’ committee says “this was an incredibly hard decision for the supporter representatives on the West Ham United Fan Advisory Board to make”. Shows the depth of feeling. pic.twitter.com/NN1Ri8putf
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) September 3, 2025
Senior officials at the club are reportedly worried about upcoming protests and are open to discussing the concerns of supporters, particularly those related to the team's performance on the field.
The Hammers began the 2025/26 season with two significant defeats in the Premier League, conceding eight goals against promoted Sunderland and Chelsea. Additionally, they have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Wolves.
FGG says: West Ham fans have the right to speak out
Although West Ham United have experienced some success in recent seasons, the protests reflect fans' frustrations stemming from perceived mismanagement, a growing disconnect between the club and its supporters, and concerns about the club's future. While these protests may be disruptive, they have the potential to spark positive change if both the club and its fans engage in sincere dialogue.