Jamie Carragher has delivered a blistering assessment of West Ham United's ownership, branding David Sullivan and David Gold's running of the club as 'absolutely shocking' in the wake of Tottenham's record-breaking slow start under Nuno Espirito Santo.
The Unwanted Premier League Record
During Sky Sports' Monday Night Football analysis, Carragher revealed staggering statistics showing Nuno's Tottenham have become the slowest-running team in Premier League history. The data showed Spurs players covering less distance than any team since records began, raising serious questions about the manager's methods.
'The running stats are absolutely off the scale - in a bad way,' Carragher stated. 'They are the lowest numbers we have ever seen in the Premier League.'
West Ham Fans React with Fury
The analysis sparked immediate backlash from West Ham supporters, who flooded social media to point out the irony of their former manager's struggles. Many fans directed their anger toward owners Sullivan and Gold, who appointed Nuno before his eventual departure.
One furious supporter tweeted: 'Sullivan and Gold appointed this man. They are a disgrace to our football club.' Another added: 'This just proves what we've been saying for years - our owners haven't got a clue.'
Carragher's Scathing Verdict
Carragher didn't hold back in his criticism of the West Ham hierarchy, telling viewers: 'The owners of West Ham are absolutely shocking when you think they employed this manager who is now at Tottenham.'
The Liverpool legend's comments come amid growing tension at the London Stadium, where fans have repeatedly protested against the current ownership structure. The Nuno revelation has only added fuel to the fire, with supporters seeing it as further evidence of poor decision-making at the highest level.
What This Means for West Ham
The timing couldn't be worse for Sullivan and Gold, with West Ham enjoying their best period in recent years under David Moyes. However, Carragher's comments have highlighted the ongoing concerns about the club's direction and the owners' track record in managerial appointments.
As Tottenham struggle with their historic lack of intensity, West Ham fans are left wondering what might have been - and questioning whether their club's leadership is truly fit for purpose.
