Brady leaves West Ham after 16 years with the club. The announcement drew tributes from the press, though Hammers' fans have a different opinion.
“The Fan Advisory Board notes the departure of Karren Brady from West Ham United,” the FAB statement began.
“Her time at the club will not be judged by corporate messaging, but by the lived experience of supporters. On that measure, her legacy is deeply damaging.
“Under her leadership, supporters have seen:
- Concessions stripped from young, elderly and disabled fans only to be restored after a season-long campaign by all supporters
- Ticket prices rise year-on-year despite record broadcast revenues
- A widening disconnect between the club and its fanbase
- Ongoing failures in stadium operations, safety and supporter experience
- A consistent refusal to provide transparency on key issues, including attendance and governance
- A record financial loss of £104m and another one on the way for this season. The club are now in a worse financial situation than they were when Mr Gold and Mr Sullivan bought the club in 2010.”
"The FAB also criticised the club’s move to Stratford back in 2016."
The statement continued: “The move to the London Stadium was sold as progress. We were told ‘we had no choice, we had to move in order to compete’.
“For many, it has delivered the opposite – a dilution of identity, atmosphere and belonging.
“The FAB has engaged throughout in good faith, offering clear, evidence-based solutions. These have too often been met with delay, deflection, or outright refusal.
“Stewardship demands accountability. Many supporters will conclude that, in this respect, the club’s leadership has fallen short.”