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06 Jun 2026 12:14:17
Sullivan has gone.
1.) 06 Jun 2026 12:54:50
There is a god, finally. And now we might actually have a club run professionally with a proper vision of the future.
Praise be.
2.) 06 Jun 2026 12:55:25
Told you at Christmas, the documentary was coming and there is going to be change at the top.
3.) 06 Jun 2026 13:04:05
Hopefully we may start to recover now.
4.) 06 Jun 2026 13:13:14
Yep, you were spot on, Peter.
The only thing that worries me is, I've just read Jack Sullivan is now doing all the transfer related stuff, so he will be being advised by daddy Sullivan. ?
5.) 06 Jun 2026 13:18:13
Yeh, even though he's stepped down, he's still a majority shareholder and it wouldn't surprise me to see a puppet in the boardroom.
6.) 06 Jun 2026 13:29:28
I reckon you will see our accounting period extended to the end of June. DK will buy the Gold shares and then force Sullivan to sell to him by putting the money needed into the club to balance the books. And then comes the purchase of the Stadium in the autumn.
7.) 06 Jun 2026 14:05:44
I hope you are right, Peter.
8.) 06 Jun 2026 15:36:56
If we are gonna buy that stadium, then changes to it have to be made.
I was wondering why it has been so quiet, and perhaps Sullivan leaving is the calm before the storm.
9.) 06 Jun 2026 15:48:45
The money has to surely be in the land around the ground. I know, because of the ground underneath, you can't build houses, but surely you can build retail, warehouses, data warehouses and commercial?
10.) 06 Jun 2026 16:35:38
Without wishing to blow my own trumpet. I've been saying for months that Sullivan was going. I've known it since October. ⚒️⚒️⚒️
11.) 06 Jun 2026 18:35:28
I didn't say what Christmas 7580. I've known since Christmas 1980!
12.) 06 Jun 2026 21:23:05
I imagine the reason is stuff outside of football that has made him do this rather than pure footballing reasons.
13.) 06 Jun 2026 22:19:21
Someone needs to buy his shares, Hammer D, or it means nothing. He hasn't gone at all. He will appoint a stooge to sit on the board, and, knowing how he works, will tell us all how stupid we were if we don't get promotion this year.
It's certainly a step in the right direction, but until he's completely gone im still not going to be happy!
14.) 07 Jun 2026 06:27:09
Yeah, you can already see the comments from the pundits. Well, the fans have blamed numerous managers, they've got rid of a great businesswoman and a chairman, and still they moan...
I think the thing that is gonna bring him down is possibly much bigger, and may put him in the toxic division depending on the scale.
But you are right, it is definitely a step in the right direction.
15.) 11 Jun 2026 05:49:37
Hi hammer 7580 its been common knowledge for the last 2 years that he was walking on very thin ice and he was a wrong un there is a lot worse to come a friend of mine knows a girl that was abused by the dirty pervert sullivan and that 30 min show was very mild compared to what he really is the man thinks because he's got a few quid he can treat women like trash and get what he wants but its backfired bigtime and the SULLIVANS are well and truly done at WHUFC and we have finally got our club back
19 May 2026 16:44:04
If we go down and Nuno doesn’t stay then who would you want as manager? Scott Parker’s name has been mentioned, he’s a good Championship manager but can’t quite cut it in the Prem. I’ve also heard Craig Bellamy’s name mentioned as well, or would you go for Bilic again? What’s your thoughts? ?
1.) 19 May 2026 18:18:47
Tough question? Ideally a manager who has some Premier League experience, so if and when we do finally go up, we have a manager who knows what to expect.
A manager with character and who can rebuild a team from the roots. The board have got to get this right, and then back him and let him have control.
How about Thomas Frank? Just a thought.
2.) 19 May 2026 18:22:09
What about Postecoglou?
Ruben Amorim lol. ?
Scott Parker maybe.
And maybe we can get our own ground and proper training facility with new owners.
3.) 19 May 2026 18:26:56
Mac3, what about Bielsa? His contract with Uruguay is up after the World Cup. ?
4.) 19 May 2026 18:57:56
That's a great shout. Would love Bielsa, but would Sullivan? What about Steven Gerrard.
5.) 20 May 2026 06:06:25
Bellamy might be a good shout. Not sure what type of football he plays. I really don't want Parker. Yes, he can possibly get us up, but then what? Bilic is poor. I know he did great in his first season at West Ham, but I think that was a one off, the second season was dreadful. Would love to see Bielsa, but he could be a disaster, and, as Mac says, Sully won't work with someone like that.
I think we should go for someone completely different, new, young and dynamic with attacking ideas. But, as always with this board, we are not gonna get that. We will get more of the same. The doom loop will return. Sorry I can't be more positive.
6.) 20 May 2026 06:19:01
In true Sullivan fashion, he will go for the cheapest "yes" man that he can get, so Steve Cooper maybe.
7.) 20 May 2026 18:32:24
Oh no, I forgot about Cooper. Yep, he is a Sullivan special.
8.) 20 May 2026 20:22:59
I personally would like Nuno to stay. He has made tactical errors, but all managers do at times. Up until the Newcastle game, the players looked up for the fight, so it will be an interesting team sheet/set up; hopefully he uses 2 cb and then we can compete in midfield and not get overrun.
We have got a slither of a chance still after Chelsea helped us last night, so hopefully this will lift the players. We need an early goal, and an Everton early goal, then it is all to play for.
COYI.
9.) 21 May 2026 06:53:16
There's no evidence whatsoever that Sullivan will be in charge next season. Literally, every single Allie has walked away. And, it's also strongly rumoured that DS has American buyers for his shares. All will be revealed soon enough.
10.) 24 May 2026 13:10:45
Nothing to say he is leaving either.
I wouldn't worry. It will happen when it happens.
26 Apr 2026 11:56:48
Apparently Amanda Staveley is putting together a team for a West Ham takeover. ?
1.) 26 Apr 2026 14:06:15
All depending on if we stay in the Premier League, apparently. I wonder, if they do takeover, would they invest in a new ground?
2.) 26 Apr 2026 20:20:58
Can't see anyone wanting a new ground after a takeover, we don't pay much for the OS, new training facilities would be good though.
10 Feb 2026 08:27:16
I'm hearing that there could be a few missing for tonight's game with injuries, maybe Summerville, does anyone know anything, and who would you start in goal?
1.) 10 Feb 2026 12:41:28
I’m only going by other stuff I’ve read online but I don’t think it is Summerville. One could be Pablo as he was limping at the end of the game on Saturday
2.) 10 Feb 2026 12:43:07
If players are missing it’s all on Sullivan for not investing in new players and unnecessarily getting rid of others
3.) 10 Feb 2026 15:25:18
Was bound to happen. Just as we start to play decent football, our desperately thin squad gets a few injured and that's all she wrote
Yeah we know who's fault it is, but that's not going to change anytime soon. Just got to get on with it and do the best we can with what we have
4.) 10 Feb 2026 18:13:34
Injuries are no one’s fault… they happen. It gives a chance to those on the bench to prove themselves.
5.) 10 Feb 2026 20:32:52
Injuries aren't anyone's fault having a small squad devoid of indepth prem talent is however someone's fault
6.) 10 Feb 2026 22:28:21
There is a school of thought that training load, nutrition and other fitness factors can influence the rate and incidence of injuries. Certain coaches have in the past been questioned on their training approach due to the high number of injuries in a squad over the course of a season, look at Spuds now as an example.
That's not to say Sullivan shouldn't have backed Nuno better, even the 3 blind mice could see that.
02 Feb 2026 21:07:11
What's happened to the Disasi deal? thought you only got 2 hours after the deal sheet went in to get the deal done?
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25 Jun 2026 12:17:55
Fixtures are out, I hope we're promoted with a few games to go as the end of April doesn't look too clever, away at Wolves then away to Boro, let's hope is all done and dusted by then.
1.) 25 Jun 2026 16:24:43
Long, long season, mate. Games every few days, going to be very difficult. Need young, fit people. Small squad useless for 46 games plus.
19 Jun 2026 14:28:43
Would anyone take Coufal back? He’s coming to the end of his contract. Might be worth a look to help us get promoted, even if it’s a year's contract. ?
1.) 19 Jun 2026 19:04:33
Can't see what harm it would do. He always worked hard for the team and loves the club, so yes.
2.) 19 Jun 2026 20:43:18
He was a good servant, but he's not as good as KWP, and can't see him coming as a back up in Championship.
3.) 20 Jun 2026 20:20:17
I loved Coufal, was gutted when he went. ? Love him back any time. ??? ⚒⚒⚒⚒
11 Jun 2026 13:25:36
Does anyone know what our shirt sponsor is going to be? I’ve heard it could be “Amazing Thailand” or Audi. ?
1.) 11 Jun 2026 17:40:31
The way our lot played last season, it should be Tampax.
2.) 11 Jun 2026 18:26:33
More like Andrex or Cushelle.
3.) 12 Jun 2026 12:59:21
I seriously think some sponsors will back off, as they won't want their names associated with us after the sleazy Sullivan revelations, to be honest.
4.) 12 Jun 2026 16:26:57
Dynarod?
5.) 13 Jun 2026 09:25:14
Billy Smart's Circus?
6.) 13 Jun 2026 16:22:44
Post as above. Capital Water 95% Wh new sponsor.
7.) 18 Jun 2026 18:35:38
Joyful 2, are you sure they are a small company whose turnover is less than a million? Ball sponsor, maybe, but I doubt they are front-of-shirt sponsors. Maybe we will be sponsored by Royal Mail now. ??
08 Jun 2026 20:34:17
What did you think of the Panarama program? He’s got to give his shares up now!!
1.) 08 Jun 2026 22:04:52
Firstly, I don't think he would have a hope in hell with a legal action against the BBC. I think it depends if it opens a box like it did with Savile, Al Fayed and Bill Cosby. They will be able to tell if they are real or fake, as there is a particular MO.
I have to say, the things I heard were far more sinister than what was said here, and far more recent. I won't say what they were. But I think the excuse 'it was acceptable in the 80s' won't wash. Sexual assault is sexual assault. He's not just pinched someone's bum.
2.) 08 Jun 2026 22:09:31
Exactly what the programme was titled - a predator that used his money and status to force women to do things they didn't feel comfortable to do. A few will say oh they knew what would happen etc but that is wrong!
Get this disgusting man out our club now!
3.) 08 Jun 2026 22:21:45
Read the BBC article on it, was there anything in the documentary that suggested illegality? Sordid, sleazy? yes, fit and proper? Probably not
But. His pre-existing criminal record didn't affect him owning a club for over the last 2 decades.
Do we want him back? Not a chance.
However this is hardly Weinstein, Epstein, Andrew M-W or Netenyahu territory, unless further claims come out. Wonder what Ampika and Brady had to do to or know to gain their "special" status?
4.) 09 Jun 2026 05:34:00
Well, one did suggest rape, and that is illegal. She didn’t use the word, and wasn’t the most convincing, but I said no and he continued. It is rape. With Savile, there had only been various rumors, and most people knew he was a wrongen, but not to the extent until after the documentary was shown.
Brady! Good point.
{Ed001's Note - there will always be a lot more, but they can't put anything in the TV show that the lawyers feel they could not prove - which would mean anything like rape, which is the hardest crime in the world to prove.}
5.) 09 Jun 2026 07:27:30
The Panorama programme was certainly damning, and you are right Ed, there was an air of "implying" worse than was actually said because they were being careful to only state what they can prove.
They also covered themselves at the beginning when they said "accusations of".
I won't deny, I expected it to be worse and none of the accusations surprised me. It won't surprise me if a lot more comes out in the coming months.
One thing that I did notice there was a guy in it that made a comment about Weinstein and the #MeToo movement, and his point was, no one came out and said anything about it then. Flimsy though it may be, I reckon that'll be something they grasp to.
I'm happy he has stepped down, I'm happy the sons aren't interested in taking over let's see the club back in the Premier League and put this sordid, chequered ownership behind us.
6.) 10 Jun 2026 11:35:28
Good comments D4W and Ed001. Without wanting to drag this sordid affair out, I did watch a really good concise short 7 minute summary of the situation by Geo on Hammers chat. He covered virtually everything by talking about what can and can't be said and whilst many may look at this as a storm in a teacup or nothing to see here.
It's not necessary what we did learn from this but what we didn't hear and what could well follow.
{Ed001's Note - the fact he was banned from interacting with youth and women's teams at West Ham in 2023 should be more of a concern than the programme! It should never have been covered up by the FA if they felt kids and women needed protecting from this vile predator. Disgusting that he wasn't forced to sell up under those circumstances.}
7.) 10 Jun 2026 13:35:12
Very true. ?
8.) 11 Jun 2026 05:30:55
Spot on Ed that was a very diluted 30 mins of a sordid vile perverted predator who trust me has done a lot worse it will all come out and his little cronies should be punished with him ⚒️⚒️⚒️
29 May 2026 13:45:56
A few of you were laughing at my statement yesterday when I said there’s no one better out there at the moment than Nuno, so can you tell who is then with no compensation to pay? Please don’t say Parker. Like I said, Nuno knows the players that are coming through, unlike a new manager who would probably want to have a look at them play for the youth first before picking them for the first team, therefore wasting games and wasting time.
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1.) 29 May 2026 15:32:33
As I've posted, I wasn't laughing. It was virtually obvious from the start. West Ham were not besieged by superstar managers knocking the door down. Bilic, we have been there.
Parker, he has up but down record. Are West Ham going to take a gamble on a long shot? No, definitely not. So that's why Nuno stays. That's it. We will wait to find out. Good move or bad?
2.) 29 May 2026 16:03:55
I get the feeling it could end up the same as Potter last season. I do hope he has some integrity and truthfully wants to get us promoted again. Obviously, he would have taken a 50% pay-cut, and rightly so, but there is that nagging doubt in my mind that he may just be going into his second season, as he knows that he will be compensated fully for the remainder of his 3 year deal if sacked.
3.) 29 May 2026 16:08:54
Wouldn't waste the energy, Stevie66. I posted earlier. I am, so far, the only one to offer a name attached to a transfer: Hackney and Cooper. I also said I wouldn't have been disappointed with Parker, purely based on the fact he is Championship proven.
What you get on here is moaning without solutions, from some (not all) posters.
4.) 29 May 2026 16:17:30
Seems like some people are happy with boring, ineffective football. Nuno has done a terrible job so far. We've binned 21 points from winning positions, mainly because of terrible substitutions and tactics. He didn't deserve to keep his job. He is completely inept, and has shown it over 32 games. He hasn't been kept because he is good, but because it would cost the board a few million to get rid. This is exactly the same situation as last year with Potter, giving him a window for no reason at all.
I'd rather have promoted Paco (who is apparently off now), approached Bellamy, even spoken to Big Ange, or gone for a Spanish or German manager from their leagues. I'm not fussed about promotion straight away, slow build and reshape the team. But when so many supporters are submissive, reasoning aww, there's no one better than a failure, the board has won again. I'm afraid, personally I wouldn't give them a penny, as it's the only thing that bothers them: cash.
5.) 29 May 2026 16:26:26
Hackney, I very much doubt he
would transfer to another Championship side; he's wanted in a division higher than WH. Had the opportunity to buy him before last season, that was passed over.
Cooper, the man's not on any WH lists, and to my knowledge has never been discussed by the board.
If Nuno fails, then anything could happen.
There's no moans from me, only practicalities and honesty.
Wolves are well equipped and ready for the Championship, so will be Burnley and Boro. WH will have huge competition. How's that for honesty and no moans. Regards, Joyfull
6.) 29 May 2026 16:47:37
By Cooper I mean Michael Cooper - Sheffield United goalkeeper. I have doubts about Hermansen.
Hackney I admit is a stretch, but I think that would be a marquee signing that signals clear intent.
RedRobbo - wrong, as usual. Both had a break clause where there would be no compensation paid.
Why people can't get behind the team is beyond me. Actually to be fair those in the stadium do, certainly have done since Christmas. Those armchairs on the other hand - love a moan.
7.) 29 May 2026 17:19:38
Paco would have been a good call as would Bellamy. And I didn't know Paco is leaving? That isn't good. As I said earlier, I can see the same thing happening as last season with Potter. If we don't start well, the fans will turn very quickly.
8.) 29 May 2026 18:45:01
Stevie, I put 6 reasons on here as to why I thought Nuno staying wasn't a bad thing, but actually missed the most important one... with Nuno you know that JWP will not feature! That's got to be the most positive reason of the lot. Giving Jemez the job was the only alternative suggestion anyone has said to me might be a better alternative. Robbo, sorry mate, but I just don't buy this 'better to stay in the Championship for a few seasons, play nice football and reset' argument.
That's how teams can find themselves frozen out permanently, particularly with owners such as ours. As I've said before, promotion is paramount to getting rid of Sullivan. Surely that has to be of the most interest to us supporters?
9.) 29 May 2026 19:18:04
Dabber, there is no reason why we can't play good football and still be promoted. I was simply stating a personal preference if it were a toss up between the two. Also, there is no guarantee that we will go straight up playing boring football. It wasn't very successful last season.
Also, Iron Geez, I heard that the break agreement was a gentleman's agreement only and not in a contract; hence the reason he is staying and not going.
We are simply repeating the same mistakes we made last season with Potter. When you say I'm wrong, as usual, I wasn't wrong about Potter and Nuno, was I?
10.) 29 May 2026 19:52:01
I have to be honest, I don't know much about Championship football, but I will soon find out. But I heard somebody talking on 5 Live a month back and the presenter said to the guest, "So why wasn't Carrick a success at Middlesbrough, but has been an overnight hit at Man U, which is a much tougher gig?" The guest said Carrick was trying to play a progressive style of play that the players available to him were unable to do, hence it was a failure.
And that is a sad reality of what faces us now. I'm not advocating boring football, but we might not have the personnel capable of much else.
11.) 29 May 2026 17:44:32
IronGeez as I understand there is no break clause it was just an agreement but nothing in his contract, which is why sullivan backed down after sounding out various other managers
If you want to support and be entertained by mediocre ineffective football that's up to you personally I don't want to give this board anymore of my hard earned cash so trying to make out you are superior because some other people in the stadium got behind the team is laughable to be honest, even more laughable as you've literally just said you saw supporters having a go at the players during their lap of honour
Basically you try and call people out by childish name calling without making any valid points yourself
12.) 29 May 2026 21:00:57
Odd response - if you want to play schoolboys on the internet, RedRobbo, fine. If you can highlight where I have called anyone names, like we are Y8 students, please alert me. I won't be drawn into that nonsense.
Yes, a minority of supporters in a crowd of 60,000 is statistically likely.
It's not a case of whether I want to be entertained or not.
I would go to West Ham in League 2. I follow the club around the country, almost every week. I take my kids, just as my dad did with me 25 years ago. Again, what are you going to do? Cry on the internet all year? I go, support my club, follow the ritual, every week. Does that make me superior? Odd comment - but no. Stick to the armchair.
13.) 29 May 2026 22:58:27
Stevie 66, the reason people laughed is because we only started winning when Paco joined the coaching staff. Also, if you take Nuno's 33 games compared to the rest of the league, we finished 6th bottom.
Hardly deserves another chance. Bournemouth, Brighton, Oakace and Brentford all employed an unknown manager, and look where it has got them. We always go for the free option, and here we go again.
19 Jun 2026 15:28:18
We are in the Championship now, so could suit him better, who knows. ?
11 Jun 2026 16:09:36
I've read he also wants to buy the stadium.
04 Jun 2026 15:43:13
We need the best players from this league, and he is obviously one of them. What are they waiting for? So frustrating. ?
28 May 2026 19:54:05
Summerville is in his World Cup squad.
27 May 2026 17:39:51
I did post about this a few days ago, but it wasn't put on here. ?
28 May 2026 19:58:48
I am whtid, what are you on about? There is no one out there better than Nuno. He already knows the youth players, so he's got a head start on anyone else. Let's just leave them to it.
19 May 2026 05:36:19
Wilson has just signed an extra year's contract. He could do alright in the Championship. ?
18 May 2026 07:22:03
Alvarez as well.
12 Feb 2026 16:45:04
Mac3, if we win and win well against Bournemouth and Forest get beat by Liverpool we could be out of the bottom 3 on goal difference as there’s only 4 goals in it ?
06 Feb 2026 19:58:50
DIE-4-WHUFC, we actually play Leeds at home on the last day of the season.