Leyton Orient consider sharing Olympic Stadium with West Ham
By Dan Roan
BBC sports news correspondent
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn says he would be interested in a possible
ground share of the Olympic Stadium with West Ham United. Hearn has
criticised the Hammers' plans to move from Upton Park in the past. But he
told BBC Sport: "Subject to the changes West Ham are asking for, namely
covering the running track, we'd be interested in bidding for the stadium as
part of a ground-share with them. "We will now talk with the Olympic
authorities."
The League One side's chairman had previously considered moving to the
Olympic Stadium, but withdrew on the basis that it was "not fit for
football". Hearn feared that if West Ham moved away from Upton Park it
could threaten the O's survival by tempting fans away from Brisbane Road.
The newly-promoted Premier League club have been looking at the feasibility
of including retractable seating at the venue, which is due to be converted
into a 60,000-seater stadium after the Games.
In March the Hammers were named as one of four bidders looking to take
control of the stadium following the conclusion of the Games. At the same
time it was confirmed that the O's were not among the quartet. If the
ground share were to be successful, it would be the first time two London
clubs have shared a home ground on a permanent basis. The London Legacy
Development Corporation has extended the tenancy bidding process until after
the Games.
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