Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:14 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Boardroom struggle deepens gloom as West Ham prepare for life on the outside
guardian
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T here have been 10 summers of West Ham’s London Stadium tenancy and a number of winters of discontent. As the Hammers kick off their new season on Saturday, their Carabao Cup first-round fixture with Portsmouth serves as a stark reminder of reduced circumstances, further confirmation of last season’s relegation from the Premier League. The summer has been as bleak as any of those winters, a collision of factors deepening the gloom of relegation. Certain clubs, including West Ham back in 2011-12