During the 1997–98 English football season, West Ham United F.C. Romanian striker Florin Răducioiu walked out in mid-season after scoring just two goals and Portuguese winger Paulo Futre played just nine games for the club before giving in to a knee injury and announcing his retirement in November. The season began with much excitement at Upton Park, as a whole host of foreign signings arrived. West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady insists that every Premier League club wants to complete the season despite there being "a lot of obstacles" to restarting the campaign.... more » 22.04.2020 22:40 However, most of the acquisitions were short-lived and unsuccessful. West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady insists that every Premier League club wants to complete the season despite there being "a lot of obstacles" to restarting the campaign.... more » 22.04.2020 22:40 competed in the FA Premier League (known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons).