The Government will today set out its plans as to how it will radically reform the governance of men’s football in England, delivering on the manifesto commitment to fans to ensure a sustainable future for the national game.
The Government will endorse the 10 key strategic recommendations set out in its fan led review of football governance, published by Tracey Crouch MP in November 2021, which will improve financial sustainability and corporate governance across our national game, and place fans squarely at the heart of decision-making.
THREE Premier League supporters groups gave their unequivocal backing for Fair Game today in a move that represents a huge boost for the organisation’s aims to overhaul the governance of football.
Sue Watson, the Chair of West Ham United Supporters' Trust, said: ”West Ham United Supporters' Trust is proud to stand with Fair Game and fully endorse Fair Game Week. Now is the time to act to protect our history, our heritage not just for us but for those that will come after us.”
Premier League Supporters groups oppose Champions League changes that will entrench the richest clubs; damage the English football pyramid; and rip off fans.
Our groups represent fans that support teams across the Premier League.
We are united in opposition to proposals to reform the Champions League that are a back door attempt to return to the discredited idea of a European Super League.
We have been working on the Government’s Fan-Led Review of Football Governance since it was first announced in April 2021.
You can read about our involvment and our presentation to Tracey Crouch as part of the review process on the Fan-led Review section on our website.
The Fan-led Review of Football Governance proposed ideas which could radically transform our game for the better – and we want West Ham supporters across England and Wales to do their bit and ensure that the Government implements those recommendations.
50 year musical commemoration evening celebrating West Ham United pioneering three black players in the same team for the first ever time.
On 1st April, 1972 Football League history was made when Clyde Best, Ade Coker and Clive Charles were selected to play against Spurs. It was first time three black players featured together in the same team. Coker, who would go on to become a USA international scored in the Hammers' 2-0 victory that day.
Irons Foodbanks have organised a Charity Statue Walk from the Bobby Moore statue at Wembley, to the ‘65 West Ham United’s European Champions’ statue at the London Stadium, and then on to the ‘66 World Cup Champions statue at the end of Green Street. The 17-mile walk will be undertaken by Stadium DJ Russ Budden and John Ratomski.
Read MoreThe thoughts and prayers of West Ham United Supporters’ Trust and the West Ham community are with the people of Ukraine as they resist the invasion of their country.
Many West Ham fans are descended from families who endured night after night of bombing raids during the Blitz.
That spirit lives on with the incredible resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of an enemy trying to bomb them into submission, as well as the bravery of ordinary people in Russia and Belarus taking massive risks to protest against war and their dictatorial leaders.
Due to track renewal and drainage maintenance work between Maryland and Forest Gate and other essential engineering works on the line, there will be no trains running between Shenfield and Stratford for the following matches.
Sunday 13th March 2022 - Aston Villa
Sunday 20th March 2022 - Tottenham Hotspur (away)
It been a very busy few days for members of WHUST Committee fielding requests from television, radio and the press for comments on Kurt Zouma.
Read MoreWHUST condemns the actions of Kurt Zouma in a video which is circulating online, which appears to show him causing harm to a cat. We echo the comments of the RSPCA that it's never acceptable to kick, hit or slap an animal, for punishment or otherwise.
Read MoreJanuary’s transfer window has closed. It’s yet another disaster in which West Ham United failed to sign a single player. I was shocked that we didn’t sign more players in the summer window, purely because we needed more squad depth if we were trying to compete in the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. But to let another window pass by is just inexcusable.
Read MoreOn 29th December, members of West Ham United Supporters’ Trust Board met with representatives from the Metropolitan Police including the match commander, West Yorkshire Police, West Ham United, LS185, and Leeds United Supporters Club to discuss plans for the game. There is some important information to pass on ahead of the match:
Read MoreOn 17th December, West Ham United Supporters’ Trust Board members met with the Metropolitan Police representatives for both clubs, reps from West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur Football Clubs and reps from Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust to discuss plans for the game. Here’s some important information ahead of the match.
Read MoreThe chair of the Fan-led Review has targeted the next Queen’s Speech for the implementation of her report’s recommendations – and says she would be disappointed if it wasn’t delivered in that time frame.
Read MoreThe consent of the holder of the Golden Share should be required for the sale of the club stadium, joining a new competition that is not approved by FIFA, UEFA and the FA and/or leaving a competition in which it currently plays, club badge, first team home colours, and club playing name. The Golden Share should be held by a Community Benefit Society formed for the benefit of the club’s supporters
Read MoreAfter the acquisition of shares by Daniel Křetínský, then revised Company Articles of Association are required that detail the directors and shareholders rights and obligations. The new Articles were filed at Companies House yesterday and included within them are the recognition of a Put and Call Agreement betwen David Sullivan, 1890 Holding A.s (the new company through which Křetínský holds his shares in the Club) and E P Investment Sarl (Křetínský's investment company).
Read MoreIt is with the utmost regret and shame that WHUISA saw reports of the footage of West Ham supporters singing a song containing anti-Semitic language directed at a Jewish passenger on a plane. We are pleased that the Club have responded swiftly to this and that they are in contact with the airline and relevant authorities to identify the individuals concerned.
Read MoreThis morning WHUISA Chair Sue Watson was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme to discuss the potential investment into the Club by Daniel Kretinsky
Read MoreFan representatives from six Premier League clubs including WHUISA attended a recent meeting with the Premier League.
You can read the full minutes from the meeting:
The Club have updated the Fan Feedback section of their website with an article about improvements to stewarding.
Many of these initiatives were suggested as part of our Structured Dialogue meeting with the Club in July.