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West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave past behind?

West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave past behind?

Summary

West Ham won an exciting game against Bolton 3-2 and moved to the top of the Championship league. This is their third win in a row, their best streak since December 2023, and it has brought new energy to the team and fans. The club is also going through big changes in leadership and ownership.

Key Facts

  • West Ham beat Bolton 3-2 in a Championship match.
  • Jarrod Bowen scored two goals, including the winning one late in the game.
  • This is West Ham’s third consecutive league win, their first since December 2023.
  • The win puts West Ham at the top of the Championship league.
  • Former chairman David Sullivan resigned in June but still owns 40% of the club under a new deal.
  • Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is the new chairman and will become the largest shareholder with 46%.
  • West Ham sold 12 players and brought in 9 new players during the summer transfer window.
  • The club paid a record £22 million in the EFL for player Arne Engels and signed Norway’s young player of the year Edvin Austbo for about £10 million.
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