New David Gold statement could be bad news for the future of West Ham

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The latest statement from West Ham United co-owner David Gold could prove bad news for supporters.

Poor signings, the loss of Payet, fans and players not taking to new surroundings the list goes on

The Hammers brought the curtain down on 112 years of history at their beloved Boleyn Ground at the end of last season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United.

And all eyes have been on their big move to the 60,000 seater arena down the road in Stratford ever since.

Despite being hailed as the ‘most successful football migration in history’ by vice-chairman Karren Brady in July last year, the move was beset by problems and both the supporters and team have struggled to settle into their new surroundings.

Slaven Bilic’s side have just five wins at the ground all season and many fans feel the club has lost its soul and identity in the move.

But it is in the transfer market where owners David Sullivan and David Gold have really let both the fans and manager down.

The duo have failed to deliver on promises made over the stadium and of big marquee signings which were dangled as carrots to fans dubious over leaving their beloved Boleyn Ground.

A disastrous season of recruitment and losing star man Dimitri Payet has seen the club take a huge step backwards this season on the pitch and calls for the board to sell up to more ambitious owners are growing.

West Ham United owners David Sullivan and David Gold

So the latest statement from David Gold will do little to convince supporters things are about to change anytime soon.

When asked by a fan on Twitter how they intended to sort out the mess they have created, Gold said: “We have no plans to sell the club.”

So it seems disgruntled Hammers fans are stuck with them for the timebeing.

Of course not all West Ham fans want the owners out, indeed many feel they have done and continue to do a good job.

But with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Everton all moving to new purpose-built football stadiums in the coming years, Gold and Sullivan could live to regret their decision to take the cheap option.