West Ham fans demand the resignation of the club's management: what is happening.

West Ham fans protest

According to The Sun: In the run-up to the London derby against Crystal Palace, West Ham fans staged a mass protest calling for the club's management to resign.

Thousands of angry fans gathered near the directors' entrance to the stadium, demanding the dismissal of owner David Sullivan and vice-chairwoman Karren Brady.

PA Fans have promised to protest before every home match PROVIDED BY JACK ROSSER

Fans stated that they plan to hold protests before each home match this season. They also called for a boycott of the upcoming game against Brentford, scheduled for October 20. People shouted:

“BS (Brady and Sullivan) out!”

and

“release the board”

, waiting for the arrival of the club's management.

This protest comes after a letter expressing dissatisfaction was sent to the club earlier this month, which received a lengthy comment in response.

The 1,376-word reply touched on investments in the team and infrastructure but did not indicate any support under pressure for coach Graham Potter.

At the time of the match against Crystal Palace, West Ham was in 18th place in the Premier League table, with only one match won this season. However, the protest organizers emphasized that their discontent is not only linked to on-field results but also to the club's management policies, particularly concerning the move to London Stadium in 2016.

Since then, the atmosphere in the stadium has not improved, and the team has not won any home matches since February this year, except for the game against Leicester.

The club's management is considering the possibility of replacing Potter, who took charge of the team in January after Julen Lopetegui.

West Ham Statement

Here are the main points that West Ham expressed in their open letter to fans...

Acknowledgement of underachievement

West Ham acknowledges that the team's recent results do not meet their standards. However, it emphasizes that Graham Potter remains the right choice for the club's future, as do sporting director Mark Noble and transfer chief Kyle MacAuley.

Focus on the future

The club highlighted its goal of creating a squad capable of consistently competing for top spots in the Premier League and qualifying for European tournaments while recognizing current dissatisfaction.

Financial situation

The Hammers' management noted that substantial investments have been made in new players, spending over £450 million in the last three years. They assured fans that they are operating within the Premier League's financial regulations.

Stadium and match atmosphere

West Ham is paying attention to fan feedback regarding the atmosphere at matches at London Stadium and is working on initiatives such as fan zones and visual shows. Management believes that wins on the field will improve the atmosphere.

Investment in infrastructure and facilities

The club reiterated that it has invested tens of millions in training facilities for both the men's and women's teams and the Academy, including recent improvements at Rush Green and Chadwell Heath.

They invited representatives of the Fans' Council to the stadium to see the improvements for themselves.

Continuing the dialogue with fans

The club confirmed that it had a “positive and productive” meeting with the Fans' Council to discuss a number of issues and committed to sharing a presentation on their strategy at the next meeting.

Among the potential candidates for the new manager position are Nuno Espírito Santo, Gary O'Neil, and former coach Slaven Bilić.

Before the match, Potter had only won six out of 24 matches in charge of the team.

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The situation at West Ham reflects the growing tension between fans and the club's management, stemming from unsatisfactory team results and a sense of alienation among fans. The protests of fans have become a worrying signal demanding urgent changes in the club's policies to improve the atmosphere as well as results on the field. The complexity of the situation is further exacerbated by the threat of losing a significant portion of fan support if their demands are not heard.