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West Ham Fans Protest Ahead of Crystal Palace Defeat Following Poor Start Under Graham Potter

West Ham Fans Protest Ahead of Crystal Palace Defeat Following Poor Start Under Graham Potter
West Ham Fans Protest Ahead of Crystal Palace Defeat Following Poor Start Under Graham PotterKatie Chan / Actionplus / Profimedia

Frustrated West Ham supporters staged a major protest ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace, expressing dissatisfaction with the team’s dismal start to the Premier League season under Graham Potter.

Potter’s side fell to a 2-1 defeat to one of their man London rivals on Saturday, marking their fourth loss in their opening five Premier League games.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the opener only for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen to bag the equaliser just after the break.

Unfortunately for Potter and co, Tyrick Mitchell scored the winner shortly after, leaving the manager’s future in a precarious position.

Thousands of frustrated West Ham fans gathered outside the London Stadium to protest ahead of the game, calling for the resignation of owner David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady.

Chants of 'Sack the Board' and 'BS Out!', referring to Brady and Sullivan, rang out as fans congregated near the directors' entrance.