What happens now at relegated West Ham?
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What happens now at relegated West Ham?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen (centre) faces a tough decision over his futureBySimon StoneChief football news reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsIt is not yet three full years since an estimated 70,000 ecstatic fans turned out to acclaim West Ham's jubilant squad as they arrived back in east London with the Europa Conference League trophy.The 2-1 win over Fiorentina in Prague ended a 40-year wait for a trophy and seemed to herald the dawn of a new era at a club that had been beset by argument and rancour following their controversial move from Upton Park to London Stadium in 2016.Ironically, a reduction in the amount West Ham must pay to play at the 62,500 arena in Stratford - London Mayor Sadiq Khan estimates the saving at £2.5m - is one of the benefits of relegation.In the scheme of things, it is a drop in the ocean.West Ham's exit from the Premier League after 14 years comes with a huge amount of criticism from fans, as well as uncertainty and concern for the future.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, West Ham owner David Sullivan and former vice-chair Karren Brady have been the subject of widespread fan protestWest Ham were always up against it going in Sunday's final game against Leeds in which they needed to win and hope Everton won at Tottenham if they were to stay up.Consequently there was an air of acceptance of their fate among the fans in the hours before kick-off, as they instead opted to enjoy the blistering heat rather than mull over a campaign of disappointment.But the frustrations came after West Ham took the lead against Leeds midway through the second half, as fans directed angry chants towards chairman Sullivan, who many blame for West Ham's current plight.In terms of where West Ham find themselves now, though, he can call on positive experiences when it comes to plotting an immediate top-flight return.He did it twice during his time at Birm...





