West Ham’s Identity Crisis Deepens at London Stadium

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West Ham United’s struggles on and off the pitch have intensified supporter disillusionment. Poor recruitment, uninspiring performances and a fractured connection with the London Stadium have left fans questioning the club’s long-term direction.

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00:01Last time United's move to the London Stadium, once seen as a step into the modern era,

00:06now feels like the start of a slow decline. For long-time fans, the spirit of Upton Park is gone.

00:12The roar of the terraces has been replaced by a quiet, commercialised environment

00:16where tourists outnumber die-hards and signs prohibiting locked ball games

00:21mark the founder of a hallmark ground. Supporters blame poor recruitment and

00:26uninspiring management. The squad struggles on the pitch with a lack of cohesion and ambition,

00:33leaving West Ham vulnerable in the league. Last summer's transfer window offered little hope,

00:38prompting protests from groups like Hammers United, who hand out red cards to the directors' box to

00:44express their frustration. Attendance at these displays is small but symbolic, highlighting

00:50a fan base increasingly disengaged and disillusioned. Even when victories come,

00:56such as the fourth round FA Cup win over QPR, they feel fleeting. Fans describe the London Stadium

01:02as sterile compared to Upton Park, with luxury stores and restaurants replacing the community

01:08feel of Barking Road. For West Ham fans, the move has not just been a change of scenery,

01:14it has undermined the culture and connection that wants to find the club. Between mismanagement,

01:20poor recruitment and a stadium that feels alien, the mood is bleak and as one fan put it bluntly,

01:26this club is finished.

01:28This club is finished.

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