West Ham fans are planning protests following the ‘no confidence’ vote against the board

West Ham fans have issued a “no confidence” letter to the board, citing a downturn under majority shareholder David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady’s leadership.

They have also warned the police of planned protests to stop what they call a ‘disastrous’ era.

Despite winning the Europa Conference League and signing Declan Rice for £105 million two years ago, which was intended to boost the club’s finances, fans are now anxious about the situation.

According to the 2023/24 financial report, the sale helped to reduce debt while also acquiring new talent. However, the team encountered difficulties, finishing ninth in the 2023/24 season before falling drastically to 14th place in the 2024/25 season.

They believe the aged roster is uncompetitive, and the scouting infrastructure is weak. In a statement signed by 11 supporter groups, West Ham fans criticised London Stadium, citing it as one of the worst stadiums in the country and routinely subjected to harsh shouts from visiting fans.

West Ham supporters during a UEFA Europa League match. The club is out of European competition during the 2025/26 season. Photo by Imago

Protest scheduled following international break.

Sullivan and Brady have led the club since 2010, but fans think there have been more downs than ups in that period. A protest is planned after the international break for the match against Crystal Palace on September 20th, followed by a boycott of the game against Brentford a month later.

West Ham at war – club’s own fan advisory group send letter of no confidence in board and back protest plans. Fan survey also damning of club #whufc https://t.co/F2x9I5UObn

— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) September 3, 2025

This is the first protest by West Ham fans in recent memory, as they demand professional executives with commercial and football experience take over.

They also want no board meddling and an end to reliance on preferred agents.

West Ham have battled to maintain consistency over the last decade, frequently facing relegation.

The club’s senior executives are open to discussing supporters’ complaints, including those about the team’s performance on the pitch, as they are concerned about potential protests.

The Hammers started the 2025/26 season with two heavy defeats in the Premier League, surrendering eight goals to promoted Sunderland and Chelsea. In addition, Wolves eliminated them from the Carabao Cup.

FGG thinks that West Ham fans have the right to voice out.

Although West Ham United has had considerable success in recent seasons, the protests reflect fans’ dissatisfaction with perceived mismanagement, a widening divide between the club and its followers, and concerns about the team’s future. While these protests may be disruptive, they have the potential to ignite constructive change if the team and its supporters engage in genuine discourse.