'I will never hide' - Bowenpublished at 22:49 25 May
22:49 25 May
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West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen and goalscorer, speaking to BBC Radio London about his future after the final day win at Ipswich: "You score a couple of goals, transfer window comes around the corner and people are interested in you.
"I have been linked a few times in different transfer windows when I have had good seasons. I have been here for five, five and a half years now and I have got good numbers in goals and assists so I think that is always going to come.
"But we are sitting here at a club where we have won a European trophy, we have finished in high places, had a Europa League semi-final, so we have had a lot of success as well since I have been here. We have had a blip this season and when we won the Conference League I think we finished lower as well, but no-one re that because we won the trophy as well.
"This is the first season where we have had no Europe and we have been really poor in the league position, so talk is going to happen. But for me, unless the club turned around and said they were selling me then I won't be going anywhere."
On being the captain and seeing what he can do next season: "Having the role of captain this year is a different responsibility and people look at you in a different light.
"When a season is not going as well the questions are on you and as a captain you have to accept that responsibility. You have to turn up every week, week in and week out, speak to the fans and speak to the media and not hide away from it.
"That is something I pride myself in, that I will never hide. In my performances, I will always try to leave everything out there.
"That has been my mindset this year with being captain."
Jarrod Bowen scored on his 200th Premier League appearance, having played in the top flight for Hull City early in his career.
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen led by example again with a goal and an assist as the Hammers despatched relegated Ipswich Town with a 3-1 win on the last day of what has been a disappointing season for the Londoners.
Bowen rattled in his 13th goal of the league campaign, scoring for the fourth game in a row and set up James Ward-Prowse for the opner just before half-time.
But with Aaron Cresswell, Łukasz Fabiański, Vladimír Coufal and Danny Ings all set to leave West Ham this summer, external, it seems that Graham Potter will go on a recruitment drive to provide some much-needed back up for Bowen.
Potter will look forward to having a full transfer window to putting his own stamp on the squad that he inherited from Julen Lopetuegi in January.
West Ham languished worryingly close to the relegation zone at times this season and after finishing in 14th place, Hammers fans will demand much better next term.
Did you know?published at 18:43 25 May
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In his 18 Premier League games in charge of West Ham this season, Graham Potter has seen his side average 1.11 points per game with a 28% win rate - lower than previous Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui (1.15 points per game, 30% win rate in 2024-25).
Overall, Potter's points-per-game figure is better only than Avram Grant's Premier League record with the club among permanent bosses (0.89 points per game).
Ipswich 1-3 West Ham - send us your thoughtspublished at 17:59 25 May
17:59 25 May
So the curtain has come down on West Ham's season with a win at Ipswich.
With inconsistency and a managerial change, it may not have been the campaign Hammers' fans had hoped for at the beginning, but attention can now turn to next season under the leadership of Graham Potter.
So how are you feeling after the game and at the end of a long campaign?
Ipswich v West Ham: Team newspublished at 15:02 25 May
15:02 25 May
Ipswich's Premier League exit, for now, is marked by two changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Leicester. Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead come in, Jack Clarke and Julio Enciso are out, while Liam Delap is on the bench.
West Ham make five changes from the side that started the defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Lucasz Fabianski is back in goal for his last game for the club, while Konstantinos Mavranpanos, Ollie Scarles, Edson Alvarez and Niclas Fulkrug come in, with Aaron Cresswell, Guido Rodriguez, Vladimir Coufal and Mohammed Kudus dropping out.
Cresswell, Coufal and Danny Ings could make their last appearances for the Hammers if they are called off the bench, with Coufal never having scored in the Premier League.
Follow Sunday's Premier League finale livepublished at 14:34 25 May
14:34 25 May
All 20 teams are in action on the final day of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.
Sutton's predictions: Ipswich v West Hampublished at 12:23 25 May
12:23 25 May
Fair play to any fans, home or away, who are going to this game.
Ipswich have won only once at home all season, while West Ham have been woeful for weeks now and will be glad to see the back of this campaign too.
The Ipswich fans have still always backed their team despite their poor form at Portman Road so it would be nice for them to end on some kind of a high note after their relegation, but I just don't see it happening.
West Ham ers have not had much to smile about either, but Jarrod Bowen has been one of the few bright spots for the Hammers recently. He is a quality player, and he might make the difference here too.
Mart: Wan-Bissaka for me. To consistently perform in a team that's misfiring and a defence that is fourth worst, speaks volumes for his ability and mental strength. He has moved from one of the biggest teams in the world to one in need of a complete remodelling, but he is still giving everything possible to help his team-mates.
Glen: How Kilman makes the shortlist is beyond me. Wan-Bissaka and Bowen have been so far ahead of everyone else it is a joke. Soucek has got crucial goals but the rest you can forget about over the season.
James: Bowen because he stepped up in the absence of Michail Antonio and played very well. It is a tough choice given Wan-Bissaka and Soucek have done well, but Bowen just about edges it.
John: Soucek. The new Mr West Ham
Phil: Wan-Bissaka has had an excellent first season and he seems to have been untroubled by the backroom politics and changes. He has consistently played a positive role, looking to get forward, while also giving decent defensive cover. He has stepped up when others have gone missing and has been an upgrade on an ageing (but still lovable!) Vladimir Coufal.
Ipswich have conceded in each of their past 18 Premier League games, with their last shutout coming in a 2-0 win over Chelsea in December.
Not since a spell between January and May 2019 have Town had a longer run without a league clean sheet (19).
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen – who could make his 200th Premier League appearance in this match – has either scored (four) or assisted (two) a goal in all five of his league games against Ipswich Town.
He got a goal and an assist in the Hammers' 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture this season.
'Potter can turn things around' - fan opinionpublished at 15:56 23 May
15:56 23 May
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West Ham fan Holly Turbutt believes Hammers boss Graham Potter can turn things around if backed in summer.
While itting Potter is under pressure, she said: "It's always an option to change head coach and expect improvements, but we've seen our challenges lie deeper than this.
"While we are playing more organised football, results show we have a long way to go.
"Personally, I have faith Potter can turn things around if he is given the resources to rebuild in summer and given the trust to do this.
"We can see progress in the number of goals we concede each game - it just doesn't look so glamorous yet."
Potter on Bowen's England exclusion and finishing above Man Utd and Spurspublished at 14:34 23 May
14:34 23 May
West Ham boss Graham Potter has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town (kick-off 16:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen being excluded from the England squad: "Well, it is not my thing to pick that squad. I have full respect for the England manager. [I'm] disappointed for Jarrod, but we will him, and he'll carry on doing what he's doing for us. He will be naturally disappointed of course - every player wants to play for their country. He has trained well for us and he will be looking forward to the game [on Sunday]."
Potter said it is "very important" to finish above Manchester United and Tottenham at the end of the season: "In the end, we want to finish as high as we can - a win would help us move up a place possibly."
On what he has learned from his time in charge at London Stadum: "You are always learning about yourself all the time. How you can improve and what you want to do with the rest of your life. As the numbers [in your age] get bigger, you start to think about that. [About] how important your family is, how important being in a job that you are ionate about, that you believe in, that you work with good people and that you understand that the road to anything meaningful is a struggle."
He thinks that journey is worthwhile: "It means there is ups and downs, there are periods where you have to suffer, you have to dig in and then the moments when it goes well is when it is all worth it."
On what he wants to see from his team against Ipswich: "As always, building on the things that we have been doing well. We need to be competitive, and we need to be solid. Ipswich will want to finish in a good way. We always respect the opponent and the competition. We want to play with a purpose, a positivity and try to win the match. It's about being consistent with what we're trying to do. Attacking the game as best we can and going for the win."
Potter rejected any suggestions of wholesale changes: "Mixing things up with one game to go doesn't make sense."
He also confirmed West Ham didn't have any new injury doubts.
On the preparation for the final game of the season: "We have been disappointed after the game [losing 2-1 last week to Nottingham Forest] because the result was not what we wanted. You have to deal with that. We make sure to give the players time to clear their heads."
Potter believes Ipswich's centre forward Liam Delap is "a bit of the old school", adding Delap has a "good background" and is "benefiting from Kieran's [McKenna] help."
Pick your West Ham player of the seasonpublished at 12:27 21 May
12:27 21 May
James Jones Fan writer
We asked our West Ham fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one.
Jarrod Bowen
Has found it tough at times in his first season as club captain, but has still delivered double figures for goals for a fourth consecutive season and is only one goal contribution away this term from making it 20 or more in all competitions for a fourth straight campaign. The man is priceless.
Tomas Soucek
Many expected him to be one of the first casualties of David Moyes' departure last summer. Instead, he has doubled down on his importance to this football club with another nine goals from midfield, most of which have been so important. Criminally underappreciated.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Found it difficult under Julen Lopetegui because he was asked to play so high up the pitch, almost like an inverted right wing-back. But under Graham Potter he has flourished and has arguably been our best defender since the turn of the year. A snip at £15m.
Max Kilman
Has come under a lot of stick because of the amount goals we have conceded this season but - his mistake against Tottenham aside - he has barely put a foot wrong. Was arguably a victim of poor tactics earlier on in the season but, in reality, worth every penny of the £40m paid.
'We go again next season'published at 12:35 20 May
12:35 20 May
James Jones Fan writer
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Another week down and another week closer to a much-needed break for West Ham fans.
This season has been a cocktail of disappointment, anger, frustration and disbelief. It is fair to say every West Ham er on the planet will be overjoyed when the final whistle blows at Portman Road on Sunday.
Having parted ways with David Moyes last summer, there was an element of excitement and anticipation for what the future might hold, especially after new boss Julen Lopetegui wasted no time in splashing almost £150m on new players.
The Spaniard flopped, though, and despite impressive away wins at Crystal Palace and Newcastle, failed to convince anyone he was the man to lead the club into a new era.
Graham Potter has also struggled to convince many fans at this stage, but it is still very difficult to make a fair judgment on him, given he is working with a squad of players who were on the decline under Moyes and struggled for any kind of form under Lopetegui.
It will take at least one transfer window, if not more, for Potter to really put his own stamp on this team.
That is why I am trying so hard to remain positive about what next season might bring. I know many are pessimistic and many have already written Potter off, but I am reserving my judgement until we are able to see a squad of players built by Potter playing in Potter's preferred system.
Until then, I am just looking forward to the final whistle this weekend. Because I need a break from this team after this season.