‘Will take more than a new manager to transform West Ham’published at 11:20 BST
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Q&A with Phil McNulty
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
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Chris: Hi Phil – it does not matter if West Ham appointed Jurgen Klopp as the manager, the owners would keep on selling the family silver, getting free transfers and injury-prone and sub-standard players. They have sold us down the river with the stadium move – what’s your take on this? Thank you.
I do think it would matter a lot if Jurgen Klopp was appointed as West Ham United manager but I take your overall point.
I can see exactly why West Ham United fans are disappointed with the stadium because, in truth, it is an athletics stadium and does not work as a football arena. It is as far away from Upton Park for atmosphere as you can get. I have been to Everton’s new home by the Mersey waterfront twice and that is a magnificent, purpose-built football stadium.
I have noticed many West Ham fans pointing out the difference.
West Ham have also been hit by so many poor football decisions, such as managerial choices and signings.
As someone who went to Upton Park so many times and absolutely loved it, I feel your pain.
Graham Potter is clearly in real peril, but you do feel it will take more than just a change of manager (again) to transform West Ham’s fortunes.