West Ham news: Fan views on ownership and Premier League

We asked for your views on West Ham’s season and what needs to change.

Here are some of your comments:

Justin: West Ham’s issue is the same as Spurs and Manchester United’s. Ownership doesn’t mean leadership. We need to get rid of Sullivan.

Trevor: It is time for a change at the top of the club for it to be able to move forward and start challenging again for European places. Otherwise it could get even worse next season before it gets better in my opinion.

Richard: I find it hugely frustrating that clubs like Fulham, Brighton, Bournemouth and Forest have found a way to progress while West Ham have gone backwards. A transition from Lopetegui to Potter will take time for sure but I worry that some players don’t really care, they just move on somewhere else. We need a good season in 2025-26 and a bit of fresh blood or I really can see a relegation on the horizon. It is a time for brave management and leadership with another overhaul of the playing squad.

Shahid: As soon as Rice left the team went downhill. Both under Moyes and Lopetegui, there was no one to replace his contribution to defence, midfield and attack. No new tactics were deployed to cover for his loss.

Peter: Everybody is writing this season off, but with three games against teams with equally poor form to come, as well as a home game against inconsistent Forest, there are 12 very winnable points up for grabs. That would take us towards the top of the bottom half of the table, and put a much more positive spin on the season. That is where Graham Potter should focus the players’ attention.

Chris: Our defence and even our keepers have been poor for two seasons now. There are no legs in midfield, and no one other than Bowen or Soucek who knows where the net is. Other than that everything is fine !

James: Kudus is definitely sparking the attack with his dribbling ability. It allows other players to get up the field as he holds the ball up and evades defenders which consequently drags them out of position and creates chances. Definitely the player I’ve seen who has had a lot of impact that needs to be mentioned.

Mark: Wan-Bissaka has quietly become one of England’s best and most consistent right-backs, defending and attacking in equal measure. But this season is a write off and has been for a while now. Graham is using this time to see what the squad has and where he can improve it. I truly believe with a decent pre-season and transfer window we can be competing for top 8-10 again and pushing for Europe.