Karren Brady breaks silence on West Ham United’s relegation | OneFootball

Former West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady has reacted to the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship.

The London Stadium club will be playing in the second division next term and have decided to keep manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

West Ham are eyeing an immediate return to the Premier League and Brady is convinced they have what it takes to get it done.

She is also confident that Nuno is the best manager for them going forward and is looking forward to their top-flight return.

“Even though I have stepped away from my role as vice-chair, West Ham is a club that will always remain with me,” Brady told the Sun.

“What matters now is how the club responds – and personally I believe there are reasons for supporters to look forward with some optimism, particularly with Nuno Espirito Santo remaining in charge. When he came in, the situation was already difficult.

“Confidence was low, pressure was everywhere and every game carried enormous weight. Yet almost immediately there was greater organisation, greater discipline and, just as importantly, greater belief. You could see players fighting again. You could see a manager taking responsibility.”

Brady stepped down from her role at West Ham after 16 years and is one of those to be blamed for their relegation.

The fans want new owners in charge but that is unlikely right now as David Sullivan has no plans to sell his shares.

Nuno will hope to hold on to some of his players but a squad overhaul could be on the cards.

The Hammers are reportedly eyeing a move for Middlesbrough head of football Kieran Scott.

The likes of Jean-Clair Todibo, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville and Konstantinos Mavropanos are expected to move on, while Jarrod Bowen wants to stay.

West Ham need to raise £150 million in player sales this summer and have to get major decisions right to boost their promotion chances.