West Ham on the brink again: what's next after the defeat to Crystal Palace.

The situation at 'West Ham': a déjà vu

According to The Sun: 'West Ham' feels like a hopeless déjà vu.

Five years ago, fans protested against the owners when the team was in the relegation zone - just like last Saturday.

Back then, their protest was sparked by dissatisfaction with management decisions and the move to a stadium that no one wanted - just like now.

The only difference between the two protests, separated by five years, is that then 'West Ham' won, and now they find themselves even deeper in crisis after the defeat to 'Crystal Palace'.

Graham Potter, appointed as head coach in January after Julen Lopetegui's eight-month tenure, is on short notice.

Although a decision on his dismissal has yet to be made, the question of a replacement is already actively discussed, and there is board support for changes.

Over the past three years, 'West Ham' has achieved success in Europe and won a European trophy, spending over £630 million on new players.

How did the club find itself back at square one?

This time, Potter must take responsibility; his

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Each of them faced their issues, like Moyes at the end of his term.

Issues with management system and transfer policy

Lopetegui had a difficult relationship with many players, and Potter, agreeing to overcrowded and uneven squads, faces challenges in organizing defense.

The inability to defend properly at set pieces, as evidenced by the match against Crystal Palace, is only part of 'West Ham's' real problems.

The promise of a world-class stadium for a world-class team, when they moved from 'Upton Park' to London Stadium, seems like a distant dream, nearly ten years on.

Instead, the club finds itself in an atmosphere of indifference.

Other areas require serious attention, and these changes cannot be achieved merely by replacing the coach.

Issues with player recruitment are causing dissatisfaction. Although there have been successful signings like Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek, and Vladimir Coufal, the number is significantly lower than failed transfers.

The money received from Declan Rice's record £105 million sale was poorly utilized.

The governance structure has changed, but decisions are made by one person - joint owner David Sullivan.

His decisions, although well-intentioned, often fail due to shortcomings in the board.

There are concerns within the club that without a clear, more independent structure, 'West Ham' will be left behind in the football world.

Many peers praise Sullivan's ability to make deals, but increasingly 'West Ham' suffers from failed transfers.

Replacing the coach may yield short-term positive results, but real changes need to be made at the club's foundational level if they want to compete regularly.

In the current situation, 'West Ham' once again finds itself in a difficult position, and fans hope the club will find the right path to restore stability and success.