The demands from West Ham’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and Hammers United couldn’t have been clearer: David Sullivan and Karren Brady must resign their executive positions at the club.
The move was made in the hope that the Hammers would finally enjoy a more professional set-up—both in football and in the financial and infrastructure departments.
It’s clear the planned protests by Hammers United, along with the FAB’s vote of no confidence, startled those behind the scenes. As a result, a meeting was convened yesterday between the FAB and Brady, which presumably sought to placate disgruntled supporters.
Brady met with West Ham fans yesterday
The contents of that meeting are yet to be disclosed, but there appeared to be some hope that Brady might step aside. However, we were informed by a third party today that Brady’s resignation was not discussed in any detail at the meeting.
Kretinsky will not force change
Claret & Hugh were informed by multiple sources this lunchtime that Baroness Brady will be doing no such thing. Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg has also reported that the West Ham vice-chair will not resign, and further stated that Tripp Smith and Daniel Kretinsky are content to remain minority shareholders.
There is some suggestion that meaningful change would only come if board members themselves demanded it—but no such demand has been made. One source told us: “Sure, Kretinsky is concerned, but he won’t rock the boat.”
Kretinsky will not force change at West Ham
Hopes that the Gold family’s 25% shareholding might soon be sold have also taken a hit, with news that “no sale is close.” Talks have taken place but have not progressed.
As things stand, both David Sullivan and Karren Brady will continue running the club. Small, token changes may follow—such as removing away fans who brazenly wear their colours in home sections of the London Stadium—but anyone expecting meaningful reform is likely to be left disappointed.
Was to be expected, I don’t think Brady is the big problem it’s Sullivan, he is the source of the chaos.
Not sure who could do a better job than Brady? Any suggestions?
Not sure they’re going to tell Steinberg anything after the way he was slagging them off during the transfer window.
Vanity forbids.
Leave Karen Bradley alone. I fed up with the all this so called fan bulling, who represent a small minority of fans. It’s the same mentality, as bullying and hounding of Rachel Reeves and Angela Raynor.
Karen does a fantastic job
Stop being so silly and get some clarity, these stories are so frustrating to read It’s just a profit making business to them.
Change will only come if West Ham fans reduce their spending on the items that the business want them to buy which will in turn reduce profits.
That’s it
No more.no less. If you demand chance while still providing a profit making income stream to the owners then they have NO INCENTIVE TO CHANGE ANYTHING.
It’s obvious unless someone come’s in & buys the whole club we ain’t going anywhere
For the FAB to have any chance of success they need some realists at the top. Believing that the majority shareholder is going to step down because a group of people who own 0% of the company tells them to is just nonsense. That isn’t I ‘support’ the board but I do have enough real world experience to know that isn’t going to happen. Successful Advisory Boards don’t try and sell unrealistic goals to their members.
Totally agree with Dudley. Its up to the Board who sits on it as they also are the only shareholders. Just like the last lot of protests it only destabilised the team and nothing else. For real improvement the target must be the owners of the stadium and the long suffering tax payers coughing up for the annual £12 million plus deficit!!
I am disappointed! What can I say
The only way she will walk is pushing a wheel barrow full of money!
அவள் நடக்க ஒரே வழி பணம் நிறைந்த ஒரு சக்கர வண்டியை தள்ளுவதுதான்! நாங்கள் குமிழ்களை ஊதுவோம் என்று கடவுள் சொல்கிறார்
West Ham fan from Ceylon. What doses wheel barrow full of money mean, translator says market trader making money.