Ownership Changes

Staveley linked with West Ham takeover

A report says Amanda Staveley is assembling backing for a possible bid involving West Ham, with journalist Alan Nixon cited as the source. The piece is speculative and does not confirm any formal takeover approach.

Maguire says Brady legacy is mixed

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire argues that Karren Brady’s legacy at West Ham is mixed because the London Stadium move may have cost the club revenue, despite lower rent and some commercial growth. The piece is opinionated commentary based on an exclusive interview, with some figures cited for stadium income and naming-rights arrangements.

Kinnear linked to Brady role

The article speculates that former West Ham managing director Angus Kinnear could replace Karren Brady. It cites his past work at West Ham, his current Everton role, and salary figures, but it is not based on any confirmed move.

Brady criticised in West Ham retrospective

Opinion piece arguing that Baroness Brady’s tenure at West Ham failed, especially over the move from Upton Park to the London Stadium. The author says the relocation damaged the club’s identity, attendances and finances, and criticises the lack of consultation and ongoing ticketing issues.

Brady backed Nuno over Bilic

Opinion piece arguing Karren Brady helped West Ham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo instead of David Sullivan’s preferred Slaven Bilic, and that her influence may have helped steady the club’s managerial decisions.

West Ham ownership shift gathers pace

The article says reporting from the Times and the Guardian suggests Karren Brady has stepped down and that David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky may buy Gold family shares to become equal partners at West Ham. It also notes club sources denied earlier claims about additional shares, and the deal is not yet complete.

Sullivan set to stay at West Ham

The article says David Sullivan is not expected to leave West Ham after Karren Brady’s exit, while Daniel Kretinsky may buy a significant stake that would reduce Sullivan’s influence. The reporting is based on Jacob Steinberg’s Guardian update and remains partly speculative on the ownership change.

Thompson leaves West Ham board

West Ham have confirmed that executive director Nathan Thompson has left the club with immediate effect, shortly after vice-chair Karren Bradys departure was announced. The article also says he is the third board member to leave since December and notes Daniel Kretinsky is set to become joint-largest shareholder.

Brady steps down at West Ham

Karren Brady has stepped down from her West Ham vice-chair role after 16 years. The article links her departure to the club’s wider off-field history and current relegation battle, and includes statements from Brady, David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky.

West Ham board exit claim emerges

A report suggests David Sullivan and Karren Brady could be nearing exits at West Ham, but the article itself offers no confirmation and repeatedly frames the story as speculation. It points to Daniel Kretinsky as a possible successor figure while stressing that any change would likely require wider ownership restructuring.