First came the managerial appointment of head coach Julen Lopetegui in May. The Spaniard replaced David Moyes, who was previously at the helm for four and a half years. It was a bold decision from the board and one which still polarises opinion, but they felt it was a risk worth taking, and only time will tell if they will rue that decision.

West Ham give Michail Antonio health updated after horror car crash - The Jamaica international needed to be released from his car after getting trapped during the crash in Essex

Michail Antonio sent a message to fans after being discharged from the hospital as he continues his recovery following a car crash in early December.

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital following a car crash that left him requiring surgery. Antonio, 34, was involved in the accident on December 7 with the club revealing he underwent surgery on a lower limb fracture a day later.

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from the hospital and will now continue his recovery at home following a serious road traffic accident earlier this month, The Telegraph

West Ham United footballer Michail Antonio says he is grateful to be alive after a horror crash in Essex left him severely injured in hospital. The Premier League footballer has spent several weeks receiving treatment after a crash near Theydon Bois.

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has released his first public statement since being discharged from hospital, expressing profound gratitude for being alive following his serious car crash last month.

Antonio has been discharged from hospital more than three weeks after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident