Jarrod Bowen held back by stewards after dispute with fans as ugly scenes unfold for West Ham star




Ugly scenes unfolded at the Molineux, as Jarrod Bowen was held back by stewards and teammate Tomáš Souček after a spat with fans.The West Ham icon was applauding the away support after the Hammers lost their third consecutive game of the campaign, when a fan appeared to hurl abuse at the 28-year-old.Jarrod Bowen held back by stewards after dispute with fans as ugly scenes unfold for West Ham star | REUTERSGraham Potter’s side have also tasted defeat in their opening two Premier League games, leading to tensions with the fans boiling over.And fans took their frustrations to social media, with one fan despairing: “Personally attacking our best and most loyal player Jarrod Bowen isn’t the way forward West Ham fans.”Another fumed: “Bowen tries to jump into the crowd to confront a fan must of said something personal gets pulled away from Soucek then rips the captains armband off wouldn’t surprise me if he decides to call it a day!!”JUST IN: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announce engagement with 10-word message on InstagramFull-time scenes at the Molineux… pic.twitter.com/zfpi3lEYUO— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 26, 2025 A third proclaimed: “Bowen losing his head and having to be held back by Soucek from arguing with a fan in the away end just about sums where West Ham United are at as a football club right now. “Bowen is the last person to be blaming for this mess, but it also isn’t a good look from our captain.”A fourth concluded another worrying night for the Hammers: “If I’m Bowen I’ll had a transfer request him Paqueta deserves better than this s*** I don’t think anyone can save us.”**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY GB NEWS SPORTS NEWSLETTER HERE**The incident tops another disastrous night for Graham Potter’s side, who is under an increasing amount of pressure.The Hammers fell to a woeful 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted side Sunderland on the opening weekend of the season, and followed it up with a 5-1 battering by Chelsea at the London Stadium.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:The incident topped another frustrating night for the Hammers | REUTERSOn the night, it didn’t seem to be ending that way.The Hammers entered half-time 1-0 down after a late strike from winger Rodrigo Gomes.Potter’s side came out in the second period fighting, with midfielders Souček and Lucas Paqueta putting the east London side ahead.But Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen showed his credence in a Wolves shirt, as he bagged two late goals to turn the tie on its head once more, condemning the Hammers to another defeat. They are yet to taste victory so far this season.The post-match incident regarding talisman Bowen will concern West Ham supporters.The England international has been a star player at the London Stadium since his arrival, scoring 74 goals in 241 appearances for the club.With the club already struggling for form, losing their top goalscorer could leave the squad in tatters.