West ham news: So Ex has revealed that the John Victor deal has come “very much against what the recruitment team and coaching staff want” yet we’re supposed to be happy according to some parts of the fanbase…..

It’s baffling how some sections of the fanbase are urging everyone to stay positive about the John Victor deal, despite the glaring issues surrounding it. When Ex—someone known for being well-informed—reveals that this signing has gone “very much against what the recruitment team and coaching staff want,” alarm bells should be ringing across the board. How are we supposed to get behind a transfer that our own footballing department didn’t even want?

The whole point of having a recruitment structure, analysts, scouts, and a coaching staff is to ensure that signings align with the club’s tactical vision and long-term plan. Going over their heads to bring in a player suggests either poor internal communication or—worse—a lack of respect for the football side of the operation. It reeks of ownership or boardroom interference, which rarely ends well in football.

Let’s be clear: the issue isn’t with John Victor himself. For all we know, he could turn out to be a solid addition. But that’s not the point. It’s about process, structure, and professionalism. If we’re just signing players based on impulse or pressure from agents or higher-ups, then what’s the point of having a recruitment team at all?

And this isn’t a fanbase overreacting or being “negative for the sake of it.” It’s a fanbase demanding transparency and a club that respects its own footballing brain trust. Blind optimism doesn’t build success. It’s accountability, planning, and coherence that do.

So no, we