West Ham prepares for new Championship season amid boardroom turmoil
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
West Ham enters its first Championship campaign since 2011-12, facing ongoing challenges in its boardroom dynamics. Despite strong support from fans with 50,000 season tickets sold, uncertainty regarding ownership persists after co-chair David Sullivan's resignation amid serious allegations. Co-chairs Vanessa Gold and Daniel Kretinsky initially aimed to increase Kretinsky's stake, but Gold's recent decision to sell shares to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley has complicated the situation. The Hammers are scheduled to open their league season against Burnley.
- •West Ham's Championship season starts against Burnley.
- •Co-chair David Sullivan resigned following serious allegations.
- •50,000 season tickets sold despite relegation.
- •Gold's sale of shares creates uncertainty around ownership.
- •Kretinsky's stake may be altered due to the recent changes.
- 3:02 PMBBC Sport — West Ham's boardroom battle on eve of Championship season
"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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