West Ham are heading to the Championship - what happens now?

West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship looks likely after a final-day scenario in which they needed to beat Leeds and rely on Everton’s result at Tottenham. Fans voiced frustration toward chairman Sullivan amid talk of leadership changes, with Sullivan having long been linked to past relegation recoveries at Birmingham and West Ham. The club’s ownership has shifted since David Gold’s death in 2023; Vanessa Gold now holds 25.1%, Tripp Smith 8%, and Daniel Kretinsky is moving to match Sullivan’s 38.8% stake as Karim Virani takes the CEO role. Financial concerns persist, including a reported £104 million loss for the year to May 2025 and expected further losses.