West Ham United supporters are planning to protest against the club’s board on Monday night ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford at the London Stadium
West Ham United fans are set to stage a protest against the club’s board on Monday night, ahead of their Premier League match with Brentford. The supporters’ group, Hammers United, has called for a complete boycott of tonight’s game, marking the latest push for change at the London Stadium.
Last month, the group organised a protest before the Crystal Palace defeat, marching towards the directors’ entrance. This was followed by another demonstration during the 2-0 loss at Arsenal prior to the international break, where black balloons and flags were seen in the away end.
Now, Hammers United is urging fans to skip the Brentford match – Nuno Espirito Santo’s first home game as manager. “We would like to welcome our new manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, and his coaching staff to the club and wish them all the very best as they work together to improve performances on the pitch and put West Ham United back on track,” read an open letter from the group.
“As you will no doubt be aware, prior to your arrival at the club, we launched the No More BS campaign which is calling for the resignations of Karren Brady and David Sullivan.”, reports Football London. “This campaign was not aimed at your predecessors; it is not aimed at you and your team, and we would like to take this opportunity to make it absolutely clear that you have our full support.”
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It’s also reported that Hammers United are planning a sit-in after West Ham’s Premier League match against Newcastle on 2 November, as well as another march against Burnley six days later. In a bid to oust David Sullivan and Karen Brady, fans are planning to march to the London Stadium to submit a petition demanding their departure, which has already garnered over 15,000 verified signatures.
In his pre-match press conference, Espirito Santo acknowledged that the planned protest for the Brentford match is indicative of West Ham’s current predicament. After the weekend’s results, West Ham find themselves languishing in 19th place in the Premier League, just three points above Burnley who are in the relegation zone.
“I wish they are there. I wish,” said the ex-Nottingham Forest and Wolves manager. “I hope that all our fans could join us and help us facing Brentford because it’s going to be a very tough game.
“Like I said, it is an honest reflection [of where the club is at]. It is up to us now to give back to the fans so they can come closer and support us. We as a squad and a group, we ignore, we try to ignore, focus on the tasks and perform and compete and play well so the fans can be there. That is what we are focused on.”
West Ham have managed just one win from their first seven games this season, coming against Espirito Santo’s Forest. In that time, they have conceded 16 goals and managed just three themselves.
Since the Portuguese came in to replace Graham Potter, the Londoners have drew to Everton and lost to league leaders Arsenal. “It’s not been easy for me to find accommodation in London,” he explained.
“We’re working on that, but my priority is here, where I spend 80 per cent of my day. When you move, the most important thing is adapting to your new club.
“I don’t think we’ve changed anything specific since I’ve been here, we’ve just been trying to adapt routines. It’s been the international break, when it is always hard to work because many players go away with their countries.
“But those who stayed worked very hard and well, which has pleased us and given us comfort and confidence moving forward. We’re not looking too far ahead. What is important is tomorrow, and for us that is Brentford on Monday night.”
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