Our West Ham fans here in the Transfer Tavern are feeling pretty down today and, for once this season, it’s not actually because of their players.
It’s been a tough season for the Hammers but there was a real sense of relief last weekend after they beat Swansea to help allay some fears of them going down.
Even so, it’s still been a troublesome year and recently an image has emerged of Upton Park in mid-demolition that has really hit our Hammers hard.
Indeed, most never wanted to leave the famous old ground and this image – uploaded on Twitter by stadium aficionado Vince Taylor – has got plenty of people talking:
West Ham’s last stand – Upton Park pictured earlier today. pic.twitter.com/HYGY1fe7o4
— Vince Taylor (@Groundtastic) April 12, 2017
Indeed, it’s not only West Ham fans who have had something to say about this and so, with that in mind, here’s the best of the reaction:
@Groundtastic @simonw91 Really sad this. I hope @LUFC never move from Elland Road. Progress shouldn’t be at any cost (whether to club history or taxpayer).
— CK (@ephemeraljoy) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic @prodnose That one stand still has more atmosphere than the Olympic stadium
— colin barnard (@bigbarney100) April 12, 2017
@anthonywaghorn @Groundtastic One of the great football grounds. Far from perfect, and could be either morgue or alight, but a proper venue for our sport
— Steve Clarke (@Stevec4117) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic Absolutely criminal. Glad I have all my great memories of this iconic stadium. Guess it is a generation situation. But am heartbroken.
— Rob Robinson (@billrobinsonwhu) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic @prodnose That’s the last time they’ll let Millwall play.
— James Van Wilson (@jamesvanwilson) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic Terribly sad picture, shame on you #WHUFC owners putting money before the true fans
— Dave (@dmahon11) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic @PhilHayYEP No going back now then…
— Kev (@kevhancock) April 12, 2017
@Groundtastic @prodnose Such a shame, haven’t met anyone who likes the new stadium!
— David Ingle (@dingle1965) April 12, 2017
Thoughts, West Ham fans? Let us know below!
