West Ham's boardroom battle on eve of Championship season
BBC Sport · 2026-08-13 · latest
As West Ham get ready to start their first league campaign outside the top flight since 2011-12, what's going on in the boardroom?
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West Ham United are preparing for their first season in the Championship following a period of over a decade in the Premier League. As the club readies itself for life in the second division for the first time since the 2011-12 term, attention has shifted from the pitch to the leadership level. Internal tensions among the directors have emerged, creating a backdrop of uncertainty just as the team begins its quest for promotion. These administrative disputes coincide with the significant challenge of adapting to a lower league structure, leaving the club's hierarchy under scrutiny as the competitive schedule now begins.
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