Being West Ham

So... I've been an FM player for as long as I can remember... I've never really really struggled to get into a game and start winning things. I usually struggle for a bit until I get my tactic right when the new FM comes out each year. But once I have it sorted, I'm set and can usually get into a game and go from strength to strength.

However... this year, I have had five attempts at being West Ham, and have been sacked all five times... Usually in my second season. I was hovering around mid table most of the season and had a good (ish) young squad that would only get better... They constantly play badly and I just don't seem to get any luck..

Is it me, my tactics, my strict expectations? Or is it a West Ham thing? Are the board too ambitious? I've been expected to qualify for the Europa in both seasons. But I always seem to struggle in my second season... I do like to reshape the entire club from top to bottom, by getting all new coaches, new assistant, scouts, physios... all staff.
I've bought quite a few new players as well. but my first team has about 7 original players most the time...

I may be trying to change too much too soon. I may need to vary my tactics more from game to game. But I've never had to do that before, and I don't think I should have to. If I have a tactic that works - I shouldn't have to change it from game to game... but maybe that's my problem...

Has anyone else managed to be successful with West Ham?

your just a shite manager.

is that trolling?

Expectations with West Ham are quite high, especially with the relocation to the Olympic Stadium. You need to make progress over time, changing to much like you have done hasn't allowed for the club to settle. Thus making the board have high expectations of you the manager.

right ok, west ham. what tactics are you playing?

you are only gunna find yourself as a lower premiership side unless you sign some decent players.

Enner Valencia and DImitre Poyet are both quality players who can create goals from the wing.

Alex Song is a quality MC who will hold things in midfield.

shako and carroll will score goals if you provide them.

reid and cresswell will be great in defence as well if you let them.

I think a 442 would suit.

I play a 4-1-2-3 (Like a Barcelona formation), or 4-2-3-1... I refuse to play 4-4-2.

I've also revamped the entire backroom staff and have the best coaches in the league according the the staffing levels.

I've bought in Gabriel Barbosa, Lucas Romero, Mario Fernandes to name a few... mostly young players. Which could be an issue, as they may not quite be at a level that I need.

I'm quite strict in my team talks - If they are playing badly, I let them know. I don't believe playing away from home is an excuse to a; play badly, or b; change your tactics...

This has worked for me in all other versions of the game.