Carragher launches explosive Sullivan rant as someone finally gets West Ham fans
Jamie Carragher has unleashed a passionate, no-holds-barred tirade against West Ham United’s ownership, taking particular aim at majority shareholder David Sullivan in what can only be described as one of the most scathing pundit outbursts of the season.
The former Liverpool defender didn’t hold back on Monday Night Football following West Ham’s humiliating 2-0 home defeat to Brentford — a result that plunged the Hammers further into crisis and left supporters questioning the very direction of the club.
Carragher tears into Sullivan after West Ham’s latest collapse
It was a dismal night at the London Stadium, one that once again highlighted how far the club has fallen. The Hammers, who have managed only two home victories in 2025 — both against sides that were later relegated — were completely outplayed by Brentford. The result marked yet another miserable chapter in a campaign that has rapidly descended into a relegation battle few could have imagined earlier in the season.
Optimism had briefly flickered after Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival, with encouraging away performances against Everton and Arsenal offering a glimmer of hope. But any belief that Nuno could spark a revival was swiftly extinguished by a limp display against Brentford, marred by questionable tactics and a lineup that baffled fans and pundits alike.
However, as Carragher powerfully pointed out, the real issue runs far deeper than the dugout. “West Ham are shocking — and they’ve been shocking for a long time,” he said bluntly. “It feels like a lifetime ago since they won that European trophy under David Moyes.”
‘The problem is at the top’ – Carragher backs angry fans
For Carragher, the blame lies squarely with the club’s hierarchy, led by David Sullivan. He insisted that fans’ anger is justified, describing their protests as a natural and necessary response to years of mismanagement.
“When supporters turn on the ownership, it’s almost always a last resort,” Carragher argued. “Fans rarely get it wrong. They know exactly what’s happening at their club — and at West Ham, this isn’t about bad managers. This is about bad leadership.”
West Ham fans have been vocal in their discontent for months. Thousands boycotted the Brentford match in protest against Sullivan, vice-chair Karren Brady, and the board, while those who did attend made their feelings clear with chants of ‘sack the board’. The club’s Fan Advisory Board even issued a formal vote of no confidence in the ownership last month — but little has changed since.
In that time, Julen Lopetegui has been sacked, Graham Potter has come and gone, and now Nuno Espirito Santo faces the same impossible task of trying to steer a ship that many feel is sinking.
West Ham’s decline under Sullivan: “A throwback operation”
Carragher did not mince words when describing Sullivan’s approach to running West Ham, calling it “a throwback” in comparison to the modern, forward-thinking models of clubs like Brentford and Brighton.
“Sullivan’s been there a few years now,” Carragher said. “Yes, they won a trophy under Moyes — and fair play for that — but look at how the club is run. It’s outdated. Transfers feel scattergun, the structure isn’t modern, and there’s no coherent footballing vision.
“Brentford and Brighton might not be as big as West Ham in terms of fanbase or history, but they’re miles ahead in how they operate. That’s why they’re competing — and West Ham aren’t.”
A club in freefall
Since January 2024, West Ham have won just 17 of their last 66 Premier League matches — a staggering statistic that underlines the scale of the decline. Despite cycling through respected managers such as David Moyes, Lopetegui, Potter, and now Nuno, nothing has improved.
Carragher’s comments resonated deeply with supporters who feel that their frustrations have long been misunderstood by outsiders. For too long, critics have dismissed West Ham fans as ungrateful or impatient — but Carragher’s analysis gave voice to the mounting despair within the fanbase.
“They’ve been told to ‘be careful what you wish for’ ever since Moyes left,” one fan said on social media after Carragher’s segment. “But we’ve been careful — and look where that’s got us. It’s not the managers. It’s the owners.”
Carragher’s verdict hits home
In a media landscape where West Ham supporters are often painted as the problem, Carragher’s honesty felt refreshing — even cathartic. His fierce criticism of Sullivan echoed the sentiments of thousands of frustrated fans who have watched their club lurch from one crisis to another.
“The ownership at West Ham,” Carragher concluded, “is what’s holding them back. Until that changes, they’ll never be the modern, competitive football club their fans deserve.”
For West Ham supporters, that statement might just be the most accurate — and welcome — analysis they’ve heard in years. Carragher’s words, fiery and unapologetic, captured exactly what has been missing at West Ham: leadership, vision, and respect for a fanbase that has endured far too much chaos for far too long.