West Ham Fans Plan Premier League Boycott Over Ownership Crisis

West Ham United fans are increasingly vocal in their dissatisfaction with the club’s ownership, led by chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady, calling for their resignations amid poor team performance and management decisions. Supporters, organized through the group Hammers United affiliated with the Football Supporters Association, have planned protests including a demonstration before the September 20 match against Crystal Palace and a boycott of the October 20 Premier League fixture against Brentford. Fans criticize the ownership for the club's decline, citing the controversial move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium, which the club rents rather than owns, and the lack of progress toward promised improvements. Despite a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, West Ham sits near the relegation zone, intensifying supporter unrest and calls for change. The protests highlight a broader crisis of identity and performance under the current leadership, with fans warning the club is "dying a slow death." These actions underscore the tension between the club’s board and its supporters, complicating the position of manager Graham Potter, whose ability to succeed is undermined by the growing hostility surrounding the club.