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Olympic Stadium update on OS

Olympic Stadium update
West Ham United would like to update fans on the latest news on the Olympic Stadium
 08.04.2012
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Vice-Chairman Karren Brady has updated fans on the latest West Ham United bid to be anchor concessionaire at the Olympic Stadium post the 2012 Games.
The club submitted a proposal by the 23 March deadline and now awaits a decision as to who the successful bidders are. During this period the club is keen to keep supporters updated with its plans wherever possible.
The Vice-Chairman has spoken of her understanding that some fans may be frustrated by the confidentiality clauses in place around the process, but has reassured them that their voices and opinions will be heard at the right time.
"I know there are some West Ham fans who have reservations about the Olympic Stadium move and who may feel that they are not getting the chance to share their opinions at this time," Brady said.
"I would like to reassure them that we will be running another extensive period of supporter consultation when we are able to offer up more information. Should the club's bid be successful on 21 May it is the Board's clear commitment to consult widely with our supporters so that together we can be left in no doubt that a move to the Olympic Stadium will be the right one for the club."
Speaking on Tuesday, the Vice-Chairman acknowledged that a number of fans were still against the move. ''I can't blame them to be honest, because they can't see what we can see. We have been very lucky because we have had a fantastic Supporters Advisory Board that brings together the various different mixes of our season ticket holders who have been coming here for generations.
"We brought them all together, they all had to sign NDAs [Non-disclosure Agreements] and we gave them a presentation and showed them our vision and said 'This is what we want'. We can't explain that to all of our supporters yet, we can only explain it to a select few, who we think give us a very broad range''
The Supporter Advisory Board is made up primarily of Season Ticket holders who have been put forward by a minimum of five fellow supporters from a wide cross-section. Following a presentation about the club's vision for the new stadium to its Olympic Stadium Group on the 23 February, a straw poll was conducted and no supporters voted against the proposed move.
The club also remains aware of the desire of supporters to hold a poll regarding the proposed move. The club has been in contact with campaign group WHU's View and representatives attended a meeting held by the group on Wednesday evening.
As a result, West Ham United has once more contacted the London Legacy Development Corporation - the body which will now oversee the Olympic Stadium post 2012 after taking over from the OPLC- requesting the ability to release further information to enable a supporter poll of some description. No response has yet been received, but any response is expected to be consistent with previous requests that restate the constraints of the confidentiality agreement.
Therefore, given the strict agreements in place that preclude the club from sharing details of its plans for the Stadium, West Ham can only confirm once more that its bid submitted on 23 March was conditional on the delivery of a world-class Stadium that will look and feel like a home for West Ham United and its fans.
The Board believe a move to the Stadium is the best opportunity it will have to improve the club's long-term stability and fortunes which will, in turn, enable further investment on the pitch.
At the time the club's annual accounts in May of last year the Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold had invested £29m in the club in the previous 18 months and are predicted to invest in the region of a further £30m in the current season. They have both confirmed their long-term commitment to the club repeatedly and through their continued investment have demonstrated this in a real and tangible way.
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mentor 11:21 Fri Apr 13
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Swindon

It will happen. I know it will.

Chopper Toshack 11:15 Fri Apr 13
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Carlton Cole will have retireed by the time the OS is ready.

So I'm IN.

Larkins nuts 11:12 Fri Apr 13
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Re clunge on Twitter
Club totally refute everything he has to say on the Olympic stadium, the only plans they have we're shown to the SAB and they don't anywhere near match what clunge has said.
Someone's telling porkys, problem is who to believe

Hermit Road 9:55 Fri Apr 13
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Gavros, that doesn't make sense. You can have a name for a stadium and other names for its constituent parts. That's the way it's done in nearly every stadium in this country.

Gavros 9:50 Fri Apr 13
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well one thing about that 'Clunge' story clearly is absolute bollocks - the idea that the 'stands' are going to be called after West Ham greats. Surely that would contravene the commercial sponsorship of the stadium, which is something we have apparently not got a hand in.

swindon hammer 7:39 Fri Apr 13
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mentor,

Until we find a manager and team that is capable of winning matches in the premiership on a regular basis then I don't think we will ever fullfil our potential.

To do the above we would need some proper financial backing like Man City or Chelsea have. Or at the very least what the likes of Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool get.

Until this happens I don't think it makes much difference what ground we play in, it will still remain the same on the pitch.

Steve P 7:13 Fri Apr 13
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I reckon it's going to be great.

Hugh Monteith 12:57 Fri Apr 13
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it is totally unsuitable for football supporters

mentor 9:59 Thu Apr 12
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You're right NS. Its all becoming a bit tiresome. My philosophy is to strive, to fulfil your absolute potential. Thats all I want for West Ham and I know that staying at Upton Park this can never happen.

swindon hammer 9:57 Thu Apr 12
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NS,

There is still some fight left in you yet mate, otherwise you wouldn't keep popping onto these OS threads.

Don't always agree with what you have to say but keep going with what you believe in.

I just want to get to the end of the season and worry about it then. To be honest if we lose in the play offs I doubt I will want to talk about anything West ham related for a few months anyway.

Northern Sold 9:49 Thu Apr 12
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It's all about preferences mentor my old trooper... some people do and some people don't... I can understand and humour the people that do... as it's their preference... if all they see is shiny new concrete athletic bowls and quicker trains and that's what they want then who am I to have a pop at them ... I think what a lot KIA has to offer on here is good... but I'll be honest... I'm just a bit tired and beaten up by the whole experience... resignation leaves you in a nice balanced state of mind... I'm resigned to what is gonna happen but fair play to others that oppose it... and no matter what you say there are plenty.

mentor 9:41 Thu Apr 12
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My comment wasn't for you though NS. It was in answer to Kia's unbelievably Twisted logic.

Northern Sold 9:36 Thu Apr 12
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I think you are great mentor... you make these threads

mentor 9:34 Thu Apr 12
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NS

Yes, and?

devonshire_class 9:34 Thu Apr 12
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I.ron....8:14....v well said

Northern Sold 9:33 Thu Apr 12
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Itssssssssssssssssssssssssssss... mentorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

* drum roll and a cheeky trumpet *

WHU(Exeter) 9:31 Thu Apr 12
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Comma, agree 100%

Villa are trying to get other clubs to get the whole thing seriously considered.

I just know that G&S (being ordinary fans), will soon be on board with them, giving full and very vocal backing.

(or not).

Northern Sold 9:30 Thu Apr 12
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The best way to increase attendances quickly is to bring back standing



I never sat down once in 15 odd years in the BML... then again sitting behind Gardner I could see fuck all if I did not stand up

mentor 9:29 Thu Apr 12
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How do some people get by in life with such a profound lack of reasoned thought. Stupid doesn't do your condition justice.

Northern Sold 9:27 Thu Apr 12
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* clears throat and puts on a straw boater *

Weep no more my lady
Oh! weep no more today!
We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home,
For the Old Kentucky Home far away.

They hunt no more for the possum and the coon,
On meadow, the hill and the shore,
They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon,
On the bench by the old cabin door.

The day goes by like a shadow o'er the heart,
With sorrow, where all was delight,
The time has come when the people have to part,
Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight.

, 9:27 Thu Apr 12
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The best way to increase attendances quickly is to bring back standing.

If it's good enough for the Bundeslig it should be good enough for us. The atmosphere would dramatically improve as well.

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