Club's statement regarding future changes following Graham Potter's struggle at the onset of the season and mounting supporter dissent at West Ham
West Ham United, currently in their 14th consecutive season in the Premier League, are focusing on building a squad that can consistently compete for a top-half finish and qualify for European competitions. This ambitious goal is shared by the club's management, including sporting director Mark Noble and head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay.
The club has had a 'positive and productive' meeting with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) to discuss various issues raised by supporters. West Ham has committed to sharing a detailed presentation on their future strategy at an upcoming meeting, and representatives from the FAB have been invited to visit the training ground to see the improvements firsthand.
The club is not only looking at improvements on the pitch but also off it. West Ham is working with supporter groups to introduce fan zones and tifo displays to improve the matchday atmosphere at the London Stadium.
However, the current win percentage under manager Billy Graham is 25%, averaging less than a point per game and conceding an average of 1.6 goals in every match. This has not met the club's standards, and they have admitted as much.
In response to these results, the club has doubled down on their appointment of Billy Graham as part of their strategy for the future. The owners have also acknowledged that they are not satisfied with the current level of performance and have ensured supporters that the club is still 'stable and sustainable' from a financial perspective.
Despite the challenges, West Ham remains committed to building a club that reflects their history and loyal supporter base. The club hierarchy is also considering potential changes, with Nuno Espírito Santo, the former Nottingham Forest coach, being a potential new manager if Billy Graham is dismissed. Additionally, West Ham is in talks to bring back Lukasz Fabianski, the former goalkeeper who played for the club until 2025.
As the season progresses, West Ham's side faces Crystal Palace at the London Stadium on Saturday and finds themselves in dire need of three points to build some momentum after a torrid start to the campaign. The club is hopeful that the forthcoming meetings and improvements will lead to a turnaround in fortunes for the Hammers.
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