Claret & Hugh have discovered this morning that West Ham shareholder Albert Tripp Smith has once again flown into the UK.
Ordinarily, this wouldn’t raise too many eyebrows — but this marks the second time in just five weeks that the American businessman has travelled over on what’s being described as “West Ham business.”
Tripp Smith, who made his fortune brokering billion-dollar deals and negotiating distressed asset sales, is known for his sharp eye for opportunity — and his latest visit comes amid growing rumours surrounding the ownership of West Ham United.
Sullivan & Brady are rumoured to not have the best of relationship with Sadiq Khan
Takeover Speculation Mounts
Just last week, London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated publicly that he would be open to discussions about the London Stadium should West Ham’s ownership situation change. While Khan has insisted he enjoys a positive relationship with the club, it’s no secret that his rapport with Karren Brady is said to be somewhat frosty.
Of course, this latest development could amount to nothing — Tripp Smith remains a relatively low-profile figure within the club’s hierarchy. But given the timing and frequency of his visits, speculation is bound to grow that something more significant could be brewing behind the scenes.
Dislike the guy already. Starting my ‘get him out’ campaign pretty soon just in case.
We all know that we can do without owners. We know best.
It would be perfect timing for him to get involved with the club. GSO Capital Partners/Blackstone are heavily involved in funding companies that enable AI, think Data Centers. If the AI market goes south so will they. Rather like the Icelandics investing in West Ham just before the credit and credit derivatives market went bang.
Been over here twice now in 5 weeks ??? well. lets hope and pray there is something in it and we finally get shoot of the 2 main people that are holding us back behind all others. and if there is something in it and they ”Do-Get-Bought-Out” maybe we’ll get a big injection of serous cash so we can go out and buy some ”REAL-TOP-OF-THE-RANGE-PLAYERS” so we can compete more so with the top 4 rather than the bottom 4. 4 a change. does Sullivan even realize that if we were 2 get relegated there’s just a little matter of around about a 200 million lose in money on out or should i say there part ???
Cheers Paul.
Just checking its not the 1st of April…..
If Mr. Royal Mail is also about, I wonder if it’s more to do with the ownership wanting to show a “United” approach to the March?
We can only hope!