Thousands of West Ham supporters staged protests before the home game against Crystal Palace, calling for chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady to step down. The demonstrations, organised by fan groups including Hammers United and Crossed Hammers, cited poor league form, early cup exits, and dissatisfaction with the club’s management as reasons for demanding change.
Hammers United described the protest as “the start of a sustained campaign” and called for the club to be run by professionals, warning that continued mismanagement could see West Ham decline further. The protests follow a vote of no confidence from the club’s fan advisory board, which represents more than 25,000 supporters, highlighting concerns over transfer activity, the matchday experience, and failure to build on the 2023 Conference League victory.
West Ham head coach Graham Potter expressed respect for fans’ right to protest but emphasised the need to focus on on-field performance, acknowledging that everyone connected to the club was “hurting” over recent results.
The club responded with a statement pledging to listen to fan feedback, continue investing in football operations, and improve the matchday experience. West Ham acknowledged that recent performances had fallen short, reaffirming their commitment to building a team capable of competing domestically and in Europe, while thanking supporters for their continued backing.
