Jaw-dropping European win
Past issues are holding West Ham back
The Hammers have underachieved on the pitch during the Sullivan-Gold era, but the problems go back way beyond their tenure as owners
West Ham Stadium Kick It Out
Johnny Sexton appointed as an assistant coach
BEFORE West Ham’s recent home game against Everton a few hundred supporters came out to protest about how the east London club were being run.
The protest coincided with the 10th anniversary of David Sullivan and David Gold taking over as Hammers’ owners.
Many fans see the evidence of the riches of the club (and its owners) growing off the pitch, while the playing side have not progressed at a similar rate.
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