"More on that planned boycott, led by fan group Hammers United. They've called for fans to stay away tonight, in protest at the club hierarchy. West Ham was built by working people who stood up for what's right, Andy McConnell, joint secretary of Hammers United, told the Evening Standard. Boycotting this game is a stand in that same tradition not against the players, but against years of incompetence and broken promises from the very top."
"A worry for the visitors, though, as long-throw machine Michael Kayode is down holding his knee. Share 3 mins: Irving then trots across to take the third corner from the other side, and this time Brentford get the ball clear. Share 2 mins: Irving takes the first corner, which is cleared for a second. His delivery looks to be looping beyond the far post, but Schade nods it behind just to be sure."
Both sets of players took the knee before kickoff and Andy Madley started the match at the London Stadium. West Ham showed early intent as Summerville galloped down the right to win a corner. Brentford countered on the break; Schade's tight-angle shot rippled the side netting and his header cleared behind from an Irving delivery. Michael Kayode went down holding his knee after a long throw. Hammers United called for a fan boycott in protest at the club hierarchy, framing the action as a stand against years of incompetence and broken promises. The stadium looked fairly full despite the boycott plans and Nuno said he has good options on the bench.
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