Cast your thoughts back just over six weeks when the not-so-squeaky-clean CEO proudly sat next to the Hammers only summer signing Valon Behrami and introduced him to the waiting media.
Behrami was described "a valuable addition to the squad" and Duxbury was grinning from ear to ear when he said, "Valon's signing is also an indication of the club's positive ambitions and shows that, contrary to some reports, we are firmly committed to strengthening the playing staff.
"There will not be a mass exodus and fans can be assured that we are working hard as always to ensure high-calibre competition in all areas of the team."
So then, the transfer window is now closed and two of our best defenders have exited the building without any additions being made to the squad.
If this is what our CEO really calls 'positive ambition' then heads should roll somewhere very soon.