TLDR:
West Ham FAB Meeting (26 Feb 2026)Finances
- The club reported a £104m loss for the 2024/25 season, worse than expected due partly to league position and reduced commercial income.
- Shareholders are “willing and able to support the club financially.”
- Under new Premier League rules, shareholders cannot give interest-free loans anymore. �
Shareholding structure:
- David Sullivan – 38.8%
- Daniel Křetínský – 27%
- Vanessa Gold – 25.1%
- Albert Smith – 8% �
- Baroness Brady runs the club operationally, reporting to shareholders.
- The club currently does not have a Director of Football.
- The club plans to reintroduce the role above the recruitment structure.
- Supporters asked if this would still happen even if West Ham were relegated.
- The club confirmed yes — they would still appoint a Director of Football even in the Championship. �
The club outlined its strategy:
Targets
- Consistent top-10 Premier League finishesEuropean qualificationDomestic cup runs
- Fans challenged whether ambitions had dropped since the move to the London Stadium.
- The club also highlighted:
- £630m spent on transfers in six years
- 14 straight Premier League seasonsstrong academy productivity. �
- Fans asked for a two-year price freeze.
- The club said prices will likely rise slightly due to operational costs.
- West Ham claim their cheapest season ticket (£345) is the lowest in the league.
- No change to the controversial Club Cash refund policy. �
- No immediate plan for railed seating in lower tiers due to cost.
- The club plans to replace the home/away dividing wall with a Perspex barrier (subject to approval).
- Safety issues raised around gangway stewarding. �
- Matchday experience changes being considered
- Possible family stand consultation
- Atmosphere-based seating sections
- Loyalty point incentives for cup matches.
- No women’s match at London Stadium this season due to stadium hire disputes with E20.
- The club may pursue arbitration. �
- Fans facing bans should be able to view evidence against them.
- The club will review its evidence-sharing process. �
- Junior Supporters’ Board will be replaced by a Youth Council.
- Attendance figures debate: club reports tickets sold, not actual turnstile entries.
- A “living history” project will record supporter stories. �