When writing her regular column for the Sun, Karren Brady suggested that clubs near the bottom of the Premier League table are concerned at proposals to play their remaining fixtures at neutral venues, and some West Ham fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to her comments.
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The Hammers were in real trouble before English football was halted on March 7th.
David Moyes’s men are sitting in 16th spot in the table. But they are just two points clear of 19th placed Aston Villa.
As things stand, it is unclear as to when Premier League action will resume.
It has been suggested that if clubs cannot agree to play out their remaining fixtures at neutral venues, the season could be declared null and void (Daily Mail).
And West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady explained why that proposal could be flawed, when writing her column for the Sun:
“Clubs on the brink are understandably concerned about giving up home advantage, let alone playing without their vital 12th man – their supporters. The will to play is the essence of every club and player, but they want a level playing field.”
If we are being cynical, however, it just seems like a move to stall proceedings.
The London Stadium has never really felt like home for West Ham. Let’s be honest, it’s hardly a fortress.
The Hammers have won just 27 out of a possible 71 games Premier League games at their Stratford home since moving there in the summer of 2016.
And some West Ham fans took to Twitter in reaction to Brady’s comments in the Sun…
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