“West Ham’s MONUMENTAL Week Will SHATTER Records and CHANGE Football Forever—You WON’T Believe What’s Happening On and Off the Pitch!”

West Ham United stand at a defining moment in their modern history. Following a crushing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, the club finds itself in crisis, with relegation fears looming large, a manager under pressure, and growing unrest in the boardroom and fanbase. What unfolds this week could shape the Hammers’ direction for years to come.

On the pitch: a must-win against Palace

West Ham sit in the relegation zone after four defeats in their opening five games. Their next fixture, at home to Crystal Palace, has become a must-win encounter.

Palace, organised and resilient under Oliver Glasner, represent a tough test, but dropping points could prove disastrous given upcoming clashes with Everton and Arsenal.

Graham Potter, already under fire, must make bold decisions. His persistence with Mads Hermansen in goal, reliance on James Ward-Prowse, and flawed zonal marking system have all been criticised.

The Hammers have conceded six goals from set pieces in just four games, while their attack lacks direction without a proper striker.

Simply put, survival looks to be the ceiling of West Ham’s ambitions this season.

In the dugout: Potter on the brink

Potter’s record since taking over in January makes grim reading: just six wins from 24 matches, with only two at the London Stadium.

Although many fans see the board as the root cause of West Ham’s troubles, patience with Potter is waning. His open criticism of the owners after the Spurs defeat was seen as both bold and risky.

With excuses of last season no longer valid, Potter must now deliver. Yet rumours are already swirling about possible replacements, with former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo among the names linked.

Unless results improve immediately, a managerial change appears inevitable.

In the boardroom: supporters demand change

Tensions are equally high off the pitch. Two weeks ago, West Ham fans delivered a vote of no confidence in the ownership.

Vice-chair Karren Brady has since met with representatives, and the minutes from that meeting—expected this week—could be a turning point.

Supporters are pushing for sweeping reforms, including the removal of majority owner David Sullivan and Brady from daily operations.

For many, this represents the first serious opportunity in years to drive long-awaited change at the top of the club.

Fan power: protests planned

To reinforce their demands, fans are preparing protests ahead of the Palace game. Organisers are urging peaceful demonstrations, mindful of how the infamous 2018 Burnley incident was used to portray supporters negatively.

With thousands having already walked out during heavy defeats this season, a large-scale protest could apply significant pressure on the board.

National media coverage is increasingly siding with the fans, with some journalists openly criticising Sullivan and Brady. This growing external scrutiny adds further weight to the supporters’ cause.

A defining week

Few weeks in West Ham’s recent history carry such magnitude. The outcome of the Palace clash, the boardroom developments, and the fan protests together could decide whether the club claws its way back from crisis—or spirals further into decline.

For the Hammers, survival on the pitch and transformation off it may now go hand in hand.