Richard Keys comments on West Ham’s teething troubles.
West Ham United Vice Chairman Karren Brady during the Olympic Stadium press conference
West Ham have had a disappointing start to the season, with their off pitch struggle to adapt to the Olympic Stadium mirrored by lacklustre performances on it.
The Hammers are in 18th place in the Premier League with one win and four losses to date.
Their home form, previously a strength at Upton Park, has dropped off, also eliminated from the Europa League with a home defeat.
West Bromwich Albion’s James McClean in action with West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet
Television presenter and pundit Richard Keys has questioned vice-chairman Karren Brady, who he accused of being over confident that the move to the ‘London Stadium’ would be an overwhelming success.
Keys wrote on his personal blog: “I genuinely believe that will be a factor for quite some time yet. Other than Arsenal, I can’t think of another team that’s made a trouble-fee move to a new stadium.
“West Ham have already had their teething problems and I suspect it’ll be a while before things settle making Ms Brady’s ludicrous claims on July 25 this year look even more ridiculous.
“She said then ‘The move has been a complete success on every level…be in no doubt, we are part of the most successful migration in history’. Really Karen? I don’t think so, not by a long way.”
Of course after five games is no time to judge such bold claims, but West Ham have a big task ahead to win the hearts and minds of disgruntled fans who do not yet feel at home with the new stadium.
Yet the biggest change this season is West Ham have forgotten how to win, and if the team can get back on track, then visiting the Olympic Stadium each week might begin to become a more enjoyable experience for the thousands of attending supporters.
West Ham United’s Michail Antonio looks dejected
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