West Ham Set To Poach Veteran Staff From Newcastle United

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Tue, 16/06/2026 - 09:26

The building begins, and it’s begun with a bang! Daniel Kretinsky is wasting no time being at the top and has decided the reshuffle begins now for the Hammers.

It’s been no hidden secret that the Hammers have been after new members of staff, especially since the departure of Max Hahn, and what better way to do so than getting a man with years of experience on the board… introducing Steve Nickson.

The Englishman most recently informed Newcastle United that he would be departing the club after 15 years at St James’ Park, working as head of recruitment.

The Sphinx Has Spoken - The Facade Mask Lifted

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Sun, 14/06/2026 - 16:09

The illusion has finally been put straight as the ‘Czech Sphinx ’, Daniel Křetínský, has spoken for the first time since taking over as a majority shareholder of West Ham United.

Křetínský spoke to The Times in what is a rare direct interview with the Czech national. The Billionaire spoke about West Ham’s overall situation but briefly dumbed it down to the players, the finances and the ambitions of the club.

"We have a very credible strategy”

Daniel Křetínský Becomes Largest Shareholder of West Ham United

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Sat, 13/06/2026 - 12:11

West Ham United have announced this morning that Daniel Křetínský has become the majority shareholder of West Ham after concluding a deal with the Gold family.

Daniel Křetínský will now hold a majority share worth 43%, but don’t expect that to be the last of it…

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