Karren Brady QUITS relegation-threatened West Ham with five games left of the season after facing years of fan backlash due to controversial stadium move and dire results

Baroness Karren Brady has left West Ham United.

The 57-year-old player has been working at the club for 16 years and was vice president.

His departure comes at a time when the club’s fans have been regularly protesting against the board, with chants that could be heard again at last night’s draw at Crystal Palace.

The move ends Brady’s working relationship with co-chairman David Sullivan, which dates back nearly 40 years.

Brady, Lord Sugar’s assistant ApprenticeHe persuaded Sullivan to buy Birmingham City, where he became general manager, in 1993, at the age of 23.

In a statement released by the club, Brady said: ‘It has been a privilege to work with the board, management, players, staff and fans at West Ham United.

Brady targeted alongside Sullivan during disappointing season

David Sullivan (right) was in the crowd at West Ham’s relegation-threatened draw against Crystal Palace at the London Stadium on Monday night.

“We have reached remarkable milestones together, but the most important thing for me will always be lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy, a moment that will stay with me forever.” I am deeply grateful for the relationships, challenges and opportunities that have shaped my time at the club.

‘As this chapter closes, my passion for football and my determination to support the next generation of leaders continues unabated. I wish West Ham United every success in the future and look forward to following their continued success with pride.’

West Ham United have been contacted for comment.

Brady was targeted along with Sullivan during a disappointing season. The Hammers now have a place and two points above the relegation zone thanks to an uptick in results following the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as manager.

A columnist SunBrady wants to retain his long-standing position in the House of Lords, as well as shifting his focus to other business interests and his role in the House of Lords. Apprentice.

Brady was seen as a key player in the club’s controversial move from Upton Park to the London Stadium following the 2012 Olympics.

Sullivan said: ‘Karren is an outstanding leader and a key figure in the development of the club over the years. We wish him every success in his future endeavors and thank him for his outstanding contribution over the past 16 years.’

Brady, a columnist for The Sun, wants to continue his long-running role on The Apprentice, as well as shifting his attention to other business interests and his role in the House of Lords.

Brady was seen as a key player in the club’s controversial move from Upton Park to the London Stadium following the 2012 Olympics

West Ham joint chairman Daniel Kretinsky added: ‘I would like to thank Karren most sincerely for our collaboration since 2021 and for all the work she has done for the club in the past.

‘His contribution to the growth of West Ham United, such as the long-term contract for the London Stadium, the shareholder transition and Declan Rice’s record transfer to Britain, was absolutely significant and not always fully appreciated.

‘Karren is also very much appreciated within the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there. I wish him good luck in all his future activities.’