West Ham's relegation to the Championship is the result of years of mismanagement at almost every level. Owner David Sullivan has drifted from one reactive decision to another, without any real idea of what direction he wants the club to travel in, for too long now. Haphazard player recruitment, often driven by favoured agents, and cheap managerial appointments will be what many people point towards as the main reason behind the club's second relegation since Sullivan and David Gold bought it in 2010.
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