West Ham United’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has issued a firm list of demands to the club’s leadership, calling for sweeping changes to governance, financial planning, and supporter engagement.
The group met with West Ham Vice-Chair Karren Brady and Executive Tara Warren to follow up on their vote of no confidence in the Chair and Vice-Chair.
During the meeting, FAB members read out a detailed statement expressing deep concerns over the direction of the club.
In their opening remarks, the FAB made it clear that the ongoing protest isn’t about scoring points but about reversing the club’s fortunes and saving its future.
They argued that the club has repeatedly made terrible decisions in financial strategy, football operations, and fan relations under the current leadership.
They believe it has led to the current state of the club, with the Hammers languishing in the bottom three after five Premier League games.
Graham Potter’s side have picked up just one win while losing four this season. They were also sent packing from the EFL Cup by fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers in round two.
West Ham supporters call for large-scale changes
Frustrated by on-field performances, West Ham supporters have called for a modern governance model with a full-time CEO and director of football in place.
They also want less interference from the ownership in football matters and better transparency in decision-making.
Supporters are not impressed with how the ownership handled the club’s finances despite pulling in record revenues. They point to poor planning around transfers and late business in the market.
West Ham fans also ripped into the ownership over the matchday experience, catering, and stewarding at the London Stadium.
They have urged the club to find a better balance between generating revenue and improving fan experience on home soil.
FAB also demanded that the ownership live up to its long-term promise to build a museum where items linked to the club’s heritage can be showcased.
They want a spot where they can display the club’s memorabilia, including the collections of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, and Martin Peters.
In their closing statement, the FAB insisted that the leadership had “lost the confidence of supporters” and urged real reform rather than PR gestures.
They’re expecting a formal response from the club, which is expected at the next meeting on October 23.