West Ham United launch Club London
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The Hammers have launched Club London, offering supporters stunning VIP areas at their new home
23.09.2014
West Ham United are proud to announce the launch of Club London; London's newest and most luxurious members club located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. As the Hammers take up residence in their iconic new home from 2016, Club London will offer supporters the chance to watch the most exciting league in the world from the best sports hospitality available across the globe. The stunning VIP areas will all be located in the West Stand of the newly-reconfigured Stadium, beautifully constructed to deliver hospitality and entertainment experiences that will set a new benchmark in the Barclays Premier League. Each of Club London's restaurants, lounges and bars has been refined with bespoke interiors inspired by West Ham's rich heritage and the triumphs that have taken place in the stylish and cutting edge East of London.
Members enter through their own dedicated VIP entrance and once inside can enjoy some of the Stadium's best views, stunning views across London, luxury seating and facilities and some of the finest food on offer from world-leading chefs.
The four Club London options unveiled by West Ham today are:
THE BM6
The ultimate invitation only private club worthy of Bobby Moore's enduring legacy.
EXECUTIVE BOXES
Sixteen private Executive Boxes, with seating for up to ten guests, more than a third of which have already been sold.
ARNOLD HILLS
A relaxed and cultured private dining club named in tribute to the visionary founder of West Ham.
THE ROYAL EAST
A chic and elegant contemporary lounge celebrating the triumphs that have taken place in East London and used to accommodate HM the Queen and her family during the 2012 Games.
To help manage the expected high demand from supporters and offer them an experience to remember, the Club have opened a dedicated Reservation Centre in Westfield, just a short walk from the Stadium. There, every current Corporate Member and Season Ticket Holder will be offered a dedicated appointment with an advisor to help them choose the right seat for their needs and budget. The Club are also delighted to announce that they have employed the expertise of market- leading CGI firm IO-Media to create a 'virtual venue' programme that allows supporters to take in the view from their proposed seat in the new Stadium. The first of its kind in use in the UK, it enables fans to navigate the seating bowl of the Stadium to check out the sightlines and surroundings before selecting their new seat for the 2016/17 season.
Today's launch is the first phase in the Club's carefully-planned migration process to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There is already unprecedented demand from new customers clamouring to join the Club London waiting list, but, as always promised, existing Season Ticket Holders and Members will be the Club's first priority when it comes to choosing the seats that suit them best within the new Stadium. By April 2015, all Season Ticket Holders will have been contacted with details of their personal appointment at the Westfield Stratford Reservation Centre.
Speaking of the launch, Vice-Chairman Karren Brady said: "We are delighted to announce the launch of Club London today. This new members only space will offer an unrivalled hospitality experience and will allow fans to watch Premier League football in luxury at one of the most iconic and famous sporting locations in the world. "We have been inundated with interest in these new hospitality areas and I am pleased to report that we have already sold more than a third of our Executive Boxes before the new Reservation Centre has even launched. "This is an incredibly exciting milestone for us as it is the first announcement on the way to revealing all of our world-class plans for the new Stadium. The details released today show that we have been true to our word, in that the new-look Stadium will look and feel like West Ham's home. "We can't reveal everything at this stage, though, as we want a visit to the Reservation Centre to be a truly memorable experience for our supporters when they attend for their individual appointments, so there will also be a few more surprises in store for them."
While space within Club London will be strictly limited, existing Season Ticket Holders wishing to apply for membership can join the waiting list for free by calling the Ticket Office on 0871 529 1966 and selecting option three.
All other supporters can join for a £10 registration fee: online at www.whufcboxoffice.com or by calling the Ticket Office.
Existing Corporate Seasonal Members do not need to join the waiting list, as they will be allocated a Reservation Centre appointment in the coming weeks.
As part of the Club London launch, the Club have also unveiled five stunning new CGIs of how the newly-reconfigured Stadium could look come August 2016
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Vice-Chairman excited by launch
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Vice-Chairman Karren Brady CBE has spoken exclusively of her excitement at the launch of Club London
23.09.2014
Vice-Chairman Karren Brady CBE has shared her excitement at the launch of Club London - West Ham United's new luxurious members club at the Club's new Stadium. Club London will offer Hammers supporters the opportunity to watch their heroes in action from the best sports hospitality facilities anywhere in the world from summer 2016. On Tuesday, the Hammers unveiled a bespoke Reservation Centre in the heart of Westfield Stratford City, just a drop-kick away from the Stadium, where fans will be invited to choose their seat in West Ham's iconic new home. Club London will offer outstanding hospitality options to supporters. The options unveiled invite-only BM6, 16 private Executive Boxes, the Arnold Hills private dining club and The Royal East contemporary lounge. Further corporate hospitality options will be revealed in the near future. The Vice-Chairman told West Ham TV the launch sees the Club take another step towards the biggest moment in its 119-year history. "Club London is an exclusive members club which gives you access to the Olympic Stadium for West Ham matchdays," Ms Brady explained. "Club London will be a unique members' only place that links you to West Ham United. "This is the new, modern West Ham and the reason why we went for the Stadium. A combination of things have focused our minds - one, the Stadium has to be world-class, two, it must look and feel like the home of West Ham United and three, it has to set a new benchmark in terms of hospitality facilities. "There will be a total of 3,700 hospitality seats among the 54,000 we have for supporters, so we have a lot to do. "In explaining to people and showing them the look, the feel and the elegance of the Stadium that we're going for to make it world-class, that's what is most important to us."
Speaking at the Reservation Centre, where corporate members and Season Ticket Holders will soon be invited to take in the view and pick their prospective new Box, lounge or seat, Ms Brady said the Club is committed to ensuring every fan gets the seat of their choice. "This area has been built so that every supporter, from the people who want hospitality to those supporters who are coming here for the first time, will have their appointments. "Our corporate members will go first, then all those people who are current Season Ticket Holders, then Club Members. When they have exactly what they want, then the Reservation Centre will be opened the public. "Everyone will receive a communication and every single one will come in, they will be given a CGI presentation of exactly the view they can expect from their seat. They will be able to hand-pick their seat, put their name on it and look forward to being in the Olympic Stadium in 2016. "The CGI system, which is the first of its kind in the UK, has been invested in so that every single fan can sit in their virtual seat and look to the left, right and above them and see what's around them, look into the bars and areas so that they feel a connection. "With the hospitality lounges, it's a longer process because there is so much choice - there is something for everyone at this Stadium! "If you are a hospitality member, you will be able to move in the same bracket at a similar price. If you are a Season Ticket Holder, the same rules apply, while some areas of the ground will be cheaper. "We will be able to take everybody with us, while offering a new tier which will help us to supplement the price of General Admission and Season Tickets."
Wherever you opt to sit and enjoy the action in the new Stadium, Ms Brady says the Club are committed to ensuring you feel as though you are in a home fit for West Ham United. "One of the things we have to get right, as you do whenever you move to a new home, is that it looks and feels as though in some respects you have always been there, so you instantly recognise it. "There has been a lot of discussion among supporters because we are sharing the Stadium - not with another football club, but because a lot of other events will go on there - but it still should feel like it's our permanent fixture. "The launch of Club London has given us the opportunity to show supporters that we hope to exceed their expectations in all the things that we do."
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Club London FAQs
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All the essential questions answered about West Ham United's new Club London
23.09.2014
I am a Season Ticket holder but am interested in potentially upgrading and would therefore like a Club London appointment?
Season Ticket Holders can register on the Club London waiting list for free by calling the Ticket Office on 0871 529 1966 and selecting option three. Once registered you will be allocated a Reservation Centre appointment following existing Corporate Seasonal Members.
I am not an existing Seasonal or Corporate Member but am interested in Club London?
You can join the Club London waiting list for a registration fee of £10. This can be done online at www.whufcboxoffice.com or by calling 0871 529 1966 and selecting option three. Once registered you will be allocated a Reservation Centre appointment following existing Corporate Seasonal Members and Season Ticket Holders. Appointments will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Why are Corporate Members being dealt with first?
Hospitality seats are being released for sale first to allow all Season Ticket Holders to upgrade to these seats in the new Stadium. Therefore all existing Corporate Seasonal Members who hold hospitality seats at the Boleyn Ground will have the option to select first, before Season Ticket Holders have priority ahead of other supporters.
When will we find out more about General Admission migration?
More information about the Season Ticket seat selection process in the new Stadium will be communicated to existing Season Ticket Holders and the wider supporter base before the end of this year.
When will we find out General Admission pricing?
2016/17 Season Ticket pricing will be announced in early 2015 ahead of the General Admission appointments at the Reservation Centre.
How do I join the last season at the Boleyn Ground waiting list
The 2015/16 Season Ticket waiting list is already open and gives supporters first priority for a Season Ticket following the renewal period. A £10 registration fee is required which is redeemable against a 2015/16 Season Ticket. Supporters can join the wailing list online at www.whufcboxoffice.com, by calling 0871 529 1966 and selecting option three or in person at the Boleyn Ground Stadium Ticket Office.
Please note existing Season Ticket Holders do not need to join the waiting list.
When will I be contacted about my appointment?
The Club can will start making contact with Season Ticket Holders in Spring 2015 with details of when to expect confirmation of their own personal appointment.
At the appointment, dedicated advisors will help supporters select the optimum at the new Stadium using ground breaking virtual technology. This will also enable fans to group together with family and friends come 2016, as well as those they currently sit with at the Boleyn Ground.
Full details and timing of this migration process will be announced before the end of the year.
What can I expect from a Reservation Centre appointment?
The Reservation Centre offers exclusive individual appointments to supporters, where they can experience the look and feel of West Ham United's new home, the world-class hospitality facilities on offer and see exclusive CGI representations of the Stadium in completed football mode.
One of the most exciting features of the appointment experience is the cutting edge Virtual Venue technology - the first of its kind in use in the UK. It allows supporters to navigate the seating bowl of the stadium to check out the sightlines and surroundings before selecting their new seat for the 2016/17 season.
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Cheikhou Kouyate update
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West Ham United can confirm that Cheikhou Kouyate faces a spell on the sidelines with a groin strain
23.09.2014
West Ham United can confirm that Cheikhou Kouyate faces a spell on the sidelines with a groin strain. The Senegal midfielder suffered the injury during Saturday's 3-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Liverpool at the Boleyn Ground. The 24-year-old has subsequently been diagnosed with a Grade Two sprain, which has left the player in moderate discomfort and will initially limit his ability to run and jump. Kouyate has been assessed by the Club's medical department and, for the first week of his recovery, will receive treatment to aid the healing process, including swimming pool exercises Should this initial treatment prove successful, the summer signing from RSC Anderlecht will progress to begin a rehab programme in the gym next week. It is hoped he will be available for selection again in around six weeks.
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Jenko eyes Old Trafford start
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Carl Jenkinson is targeting a full debut for West Ham United at Manchester United on Saturday
23.09.2014
Carl Jenkinson is itching to start his first game for West Ham United at Manchester United on Saturday. The right-back has appeared as a substitute in the Hammers' 2-2 draw at Hull City and 3-1 home win over Liverpool, following his return from six weeks out with a hamstring injury. Now fit and firing, the England international hopes to force his way into Sam Allardyce's starting XI for the Barclays Premier League trip to Old Trafford. "I think the coaching staff and physios are being a bit careful because I was out for six weeks and before the Hull game I only trained for two days," said Jenkinson. "I was out for a long time and you can't just throw someone back in after a long-term injury like that. "I feel fit and I feel good and both times I've come on I've contributed to the team, so I'll just keep working hard. It's the Gaffer's decision at the end of the day, but I think I've shown that I'm ready now."
Reflecting on Saturday's success against last season's runners-up, Jenkinson was happy to contribute to a memorable victory. The 22-year-old replaced Guy Demel with half-an-hour remaining against the Reds and worked hard to shackle the likes of Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert.
"It was great. It was a difficult game to come on in, to be completely honest, because it's diffuclt for a defender to come on at 2-1 up. I was glad to contribute to the team and for us to go on and eventually get another goal. "It was an amazing result for the team and nothing more than we deserved."
While he was happy to contribute himself, completing 100 per cent of his passes and putting in a couple of strong challenges - one of which earned the No18 a yellow card for a foul on Alberto Moreno - Jenkinson says Saturday's win was a true team effort. The on-loan Arsenal man believes the arrival of nine hungry new signings and the fine form of the Club's established players has combined to produce an encouraging start to the 2014/15 season. "I think the whole midfield was exceptional," he enthused. "Stewart Downing has started the season in magnificent form and he has affected every single game and we're really seeing what a good player he is. It was a fantastic team effort and everyone can hold their head high because it was a superb win. "I think the core of the team has stayed the same. The spine of the team still has Mark Noble and the two centre-halves in there who played a lot of games last year. It's built around that, to be honest. "The players who have come in are top-quality players, which always helps. I think we're showing what a strong team we're going to be this year. Saturday was a fantastic result and it was nothing more than we deserved."
Looking forward, Jenkinson and company travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Saturday. There, they will face a new-look Red Devils side under the management of Dutchman Louis Van Gaal, who has spent nearly £150m on the likes of Argentina winger Angel di Maria, Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind, Mexico defender Marcos Rojo and Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera. However, Manchester United were beaten 5-3 at newly-promoted Leicester City last weekend and the Hammers will seek to exploit any weaknesses in the home side. At the same time, Jenkinson would love to erase the memory of being sent-off in Arsenal's 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford in August 2011. "I think you could tell in the first 20 minutes against Liverpool that we were first to everything and we won everything," Jenkinson added. "It was a non-contest, to be honest, and it shows how much everyone wants it.
"Everyone is pulling together for the same cause and wants to do well for the Club and we want to have a strong season. "If we continue how we started on Saturday and we can carry that on, we can be in for a great season. I am just focusing on the next game now and hopefully we can all take that into the weekend."
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Mediawatch - 23 September
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Our daily look at West Ham United in the news
23.09.2014
The Sun (£) reports that Cheikhou Kouyate could be out for six weeks after suffering a groin injury in the 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, including a tweet from Joint-Chairman David Gold suggesting that will be the case.
According to the Daily Mail, Ravel Morrison could be set for a move to Cardiff City on loan. The 21-year-old midfielder has made two first team appearances for the Hammers this term.
The Daily Mirror pushes Stewart Downing's case for a return to the England fold, given his fine early-season form.
Finally, London 24 carries quotes from Carl Jenkinson, in which the Arsenal loanee says he would love to make his first start for the Club in Saturday's game at Manchester United.
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Ravel Morrison: Cardiff sign West Ham midfielder in loan deal
BBC.co.uk
Cardiff City have signed West Ham United midfielder Ravel Morrison on loan. The move for ex-Manchester United trainee Morrison, 21, was announced by West Ham co-chairman David Gold on Twitter. "Ravel Morrison has gone out on loan to Cardiff City," said Gold on Twitter. Morrison earlier tweeted: "Happy to get a 3 month loan @CardiffCityFC time to start playing some football again."
He joined the Hammers in a £650,000 deal in January 2012. But a string of problems have pushed Morrison to the periphery at West Ham, and managerless Cardiff wanted him on loan. The situation has been complicated by Morrison facing a court case in 2015 over an alleged assault. Cardiff are continuing their search for a new manager following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Leyton Orient refusing the Championship club permission to speak to target Russell Slade on Monday. But whoever is eventually appointed, Cardiff are understood to be keen for Scott Young, joint caretaker boss alongside Danny Gabbidon, to continue his involvement with the first team.
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Ravel Morrison secures Cardiff switch
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Filed: Tuesday, 23rd September 2014
By: Staff Writer
Ravel Morrison has confirmed he is to join Cardiff City on loan. The 21-year-old midfielder, who is yet to start a game in the Premier League this season is poised to join the Championship strugglers on a three-month contract, according to the player himself. Posting on Twitter this afternoon [Tuesday], Morrison began with one of his typically cryptic messages in which he claimed he had "0% rating at West Ham" before confirming his imminennt departure from the Boleyn Ground.
ra'vel ✔ @morrisonravel
happy to get a 3 month loan @CardiffCityFC time to start playing some football again 😊⚽️
The England under-21 international could make his debut for the Bluebirds against Sheffield Wednesday at the Cardiff City Stadium this weekend.
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Teddy Sheringham exclusive: I'll take no credit for recent form
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Filed: Tuesday, 23rd September 2014
By: Staff Writer
First team coach Teddy Sheringham has refused to take the credit for West Ham's recent change of fortune in front of goal. The former West Ham and England international returned to Chadwell Heath this summer as part-time attacking coach, since when West Ham have hit nine goals in their opening five Premier League league matches. At 1.8 goals per game, that's a huge rise on last season's average of 1.05 goals per match. However it is an improvement Sheringham refuses to acknowledge solely as the result of his input. Speaking exclusively to the KUMB Podcast, he said: "I'd love to take the credit - but [I can take] none at all! "We've got some fantastic players that we've brought into the club during the close season and I think the manager's seen that and is trying to exploit that. He waited a little while for [Enner] Valencia to get fully fit, Sakho's come in and really impressed along with Zarate and Stewart Downing. "These boys have got talent. Downing; Zarate; Valencia, who strikes the ball amazingly. He's got that whip on free kicks that people like David Luiz and Ronaldo have, he can do that as well. When you've seen someone strike the ball like that you know he can score so you say go on have a go, why not?"
Despite refusing to accept the plaudits for West Ham's recent change of fortune in the final third, Sheringham did at least admit to having worked on certain routines with his forwards that have paid dividends in recent weeks. "I didn't ever think that I would feel so proud of players that I coach when they score a goal," he mused. "We've been doing shooting practice with Mauro Zarate - who scored a volley [at Crystal Palace] that we'd worked on, and Stewart Downing who scoring a curler that we'd done earlier in the week. "It was like 'oh wow, I'm glad I did that'! Perhaps it put something in their minds. I'm not trying to take the credit for it, I'm just saying it's nice. I can't believe how much [satisfaction you take from] our players scoring when you're working towards that goal.
"If I see a player who shoots from outside the area, I keep seeing it in training and then he tries it on a match day and it's lame I'd say, "why are you trying from there? You can't score from there, that's not your game. Slip somebody else in and get in the box". "But if somebody's shooting from the edge of the box in training and keeps bending it in the top corner or keeps dipping it under the bar, you'd say, "well why don't you try that in a game"? You try to ask players to do what they're good at."
This weekend the Hammers face a trip to Old Trafford, another of SHeringham's former hunting grounds. It's a trip that more often than not results in defeat for West Ham, although Sheringham has different ideas this season. "I think it's a fantastic time to play them," he said. "Whenever a team is not sure of themselves it's a a very good time to play them. Their forward line is like wow, we've got to keep them at bay, but they can be got at at the moment and if we go there with optimism, who knows? "We have to go with an air of caution, obviously. We've got to be very careful because with their forward line they could go bang, bang, bang and we're 3-0 down with three shots. We've got to be right on the ball and hopefully our forward players can come out and produce the stuff they've been doing over the last couple of weeks."
* You may hear to the full interview with Teddy Sheringham in the lastest episode of the KUMB Podcast, which also features West Ham Ladies captain Stacey Little.
Teddy on... the season so far
Tottenham (h) 0-1: "We were unlucky. I thought we had the better of the game and should have won it really."
Crystal Palace (a) 3-1: "It was a good time to play Crystal Palace. We played very well, dominated the game and won it with conviction."
Sheffield United (h) 1-1 (lost on pens): "The Sheffield United game was a bit of a surprise for us really, going out to them."
Southampton (h) 1-3: "They dominated us. They had a system that worked really well and I was very impressed with them on the day."
Hull City (a) 2-2: "Since [the Southampton defeat] we've just had a different air about us. playing against Hull we felt confident that we could go up there and get a result - and we were unlucky again not to [win]."
Liverpool (h) 3-1: "To turn Liverpool over the way we did, everyone was delighted. We felt optimistic about that and I don't think we've been optimistic about beating the big teams in the last couple of years, it been more in hope whereas the optimism was definitely there at the game."
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Carl Jenkinson focused on events at West Ham
Last Updated: 23/09/14 7:46pm
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Carl Jenkinson remains focused on events at West Ham United as parent club Arsenal endure a defensive injury crisis. The England international took the decision to move to Upton Park on a season-long loan deal over the summer after being nudged down the Emirates Stadium pecking order by new arrivals.
While fellow right-back Bacary Sagna left for Manchester City as a free agent, Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy joined from Southampton and Newcastle United respectively. With it apparent that game time would be limited if he stayed, Jenkinson decided to chase regular football across the capital. "I know Arsenal have a bit of an injury crisis over there at the moment but it was the boss's decision to allow me to go on loan."
It has transpired that remaining in north London may have worked in his favour, with Debuchy facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery, but Jenkinson is refusing to dwell on the past and remains convinced that he made the best choice for his long-term future. He said in the Newham Recorder: "At the end of the day, I can't think too much about Arsenal, I have a job to do here. "It has been a frustrating start but I am feeling fit and strong.
"I know Arsenal have a bit of an injury crisis over there at the moment but it was the boss's decision to allow me to go on loan. "I think in the long term it will be the best thing for me and the club for sure."
Jenkinson says he is ready to begin his West Ham career in earnest after shaking off a summer knock, with a first start for Sam Allardyce's side now being sought. He added: "The coaching staff and physios are being careful with me as I was out for six weeks and before the Hull game I only trained for two days.
"I was out for quite a long time, you can't just throw someone back in. "I don't know whether I will start from now on but my fitness feels good and I will keep working hard but it is the gaffer's decision. I think I am ready to start."
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West Ham's Karren Brady hints groundshare with Tottenham is unlikely
Last Updated: 23/09/14 5:18pm
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Karren Brady has hinted there is little chance of a temporary groundshare with Tottenham when West Ham move into the Olympic Stadium. The Hammers will settle into their new home ahead of the 2016/17 season after being named as the Olympic Stadium's anchor tenant by the London Legacy Development Corporation and Newham Council last year. Tottenham are looking for a new temporary home during the 2016/17 season after revealing their proposed new stadium will not be ready by the time they have to vacate White Hart Lane. The Olympic Stadium, Wembley and stadium:mk have been mooted as potential destinations, but West Ham vice-chairman Brady has suggested there is little chance of the two clubs playing at the same venue. "No-one has asked us for our permission and if they did we would probably say no, depending on who it is - if you get my drift." "In reality, they probably could - but only with our permission," Brady said at the launch of West Ham's new members' club, Club London. "No-one has asked us for our permission and if they did, we would probably say no, depending on who it is - if you get my drift. "We are the anchor tenant for the winter matches and nothing else can happen in that time without our permission and our football matches take priority over everything else. "If there are events at the stadium we have approved, we do not see any of the revenue from that."
A reservation centre at Westfield Stratford City will soon be open allowing season-ticket holders to hand-pick their new seats at the Olympic Stadium, West Ham's new home until at least 2115. Under the terms of the deal struck with the LLDC and Newham Council, West Ham will contribute £15million towards the stadium's redevelopment and will pay an annual ground rent of £1m. The stadium is expected to accommodate 54,000 spectators and the transformation works will include a new roof as well as new corporate areas and retractable seating.
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West Ham's Ravel Morrison says he is joining Cardiff on loan
Last Updated: 23/09/14 4:32pm
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West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison says he is joining Cardiff City on a three-month loan deal. The 21-year-old former Manchester United midfielder has been out of favour at Upton Park for some time amid well-documented personal issues. The player announced his move on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon, stating: ''Happy to get a three-month loan @CardiffCityFC. Time to start playing some football again.'' Manchester-born Morrison was considered one of the most talented youngsters to have come out Old Trafford's academy, but he made only three substitute appearances in the League Cup under Sir Alex Ferguson before moving to the Hammers in January 2012. The England Under-21 international has started only 12 Premier League games in over two-and-a-half years in East London, with previous loan spells at Birmingham and QPR. Morrison has appeared just twice this season, against Sheffield United in the Capital One Cup and Southampton in the league. He could make his debut for managerless Cardiff in the Sky Bet Championship at home to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
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MORRISON LOANED TO CARDIFF CITY
By Sean Whetstone 23 Sep 2014 at 17:00
West Ham till I Die
Ravel Morrison has confirmed his 90 day loan to Cardiff City. It will mean Morrison might not return to the club until 21st December although I understand West Ham have the option to call him back after 30 days. It was strange timing for the loan after Solskjaer's sacking less than a week ago. Cardiff are currently under caretaker managers of former Hammer Danny Gabbidon with Scott Young. During the summer transfer window it made sense as their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer worked with him during his term as United's reserve team manager, so the Cardiff boss knew him first hand and his potential.
The additional claim that Cardiff have an option to buy at the end of the loan period doesn't make much sense to me. The player will return to West Ham before the winter transfer window opens and also before he faces trial on the 21st January next year.
I find it difficult to believe any club will take a gamble before knowing the outcome of his trial over allegations that he threatened to throw acid in the face of his ex-girlfriend and have her killed.
Morrison took to twitter to announce his loan and complain that people inside West Ham didn't rate him
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West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison 'joins Cardiff on three-month loan' after criticising Hammers
Sep 23, 2014 16:54 By Liam Prenderville
The 21-year-old has fallen out of favour at Upton Park and took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to announce his move to the Bluebirds
The Mirror
Ravel Morrison has claimed he is joining Cardiff on a three-month loan, announcing the move on Twitter. The West Ham midfielder has fallen out of favour at Upton Park amid a series of personal issues. He was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her mother this summer, a matter of weeks after Sam Allardyce handed him a lifeline. But after not featuring in any of the Hammers' games so far, Morrison announced he was heading for south Wales. The 21-year-old tweeted: "Happy to get a 3 month loan @CardiffCityFC time to start playing some football again." He added in another tweet about West Ham, which he later deleted: "I got no ratings off people in the club not the club it's self (sic) just people in it." Morrison spent the end of last season on loan at QPR, helping the club seal their return to the Premier League. Should the move go through, he would be expected to make his Cardiff debut against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. The Bluebirds lie in 16th in the Championship table as they continue the search for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's successor.
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Why Teddy Sheringham's appointment is proving a masterstroke by West Ham boss Sam Allardyce
Sep 23, 2014 20:30
OPINION BY STEVESTAMMERS
The Hammers front line have impressed in recent games and it's no surprise to see Sheringham making his presence felt, writes Steve Stammers
The Mirror
It might just be the appointment that enables West Ham to steer clear of any relegation fears. After the summer edict from the club hierarchy that more entertainment would be apparent this season, manager Sam Allardyce decided to act. Enter Teddy Sheringham. His brief was to work with the strikers, to bring the best from the front men in the squad. And you have to say it is working. It is no coincidence that the likes of Stewart Downing, Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho have begun to flourish under the tutelage of Sheringham who is clearly enjoying his role. Sheringham also has a presence - and a knowledge gathered by working with some the most accomplished and successful names in the game. Team-mates have included Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Jurgen Klinsmann, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and David Beckham at club level and the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell and Alan Shearer at international level. He has also played at two World Cups and was a star of Euro 96. He helped win the FA Cup in 1999, scored in the Champions League final that same season and emerged victorious in the Premier League that same year. If it comes to "show us your medals" time, Sheringham will not be found wanting. And clearly he has the gift of communication. Sheringham has no doubt absorbed what he learned from the likes of Terry Venables -"the best man manager I have worked for," Sheringham once said - Sir Alex Ferguson, Geroge Graham and Glenn Hoddle. The message, whatever it is, is getting across. Sheringham was blessed with immense football intelligence as a striker. Never the quickest, the old football adage of the first yard being in the head could have been coined for him. As Sakho and Valencia have adapted so Downing has started to have more and more influence in a free role rather than being left isolation in a wide berth. He was outstanding against Hull and then again on Saturday in the thoroughly deserved win over Liverpool. Sheringham is making his presence felt, there is no doubt about that. He is proving that Allardyce was right to ask him along. And the fact that West Ham can go into Saturday's match at Old Trafford pressure-free is testament to the work of Allardyce with his squad and the work of Sheringham on the training ground.
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Shots fired as Ravel Morrison leaves West Ham
James Jones
September 23, 2014
Westhamworlod.co.uk
Ravel Morrison joined Cardiff on a three month loan deal today. The troubled youngster appears to have played his final game for the club now, having been loaned on twice since enjoying such a fruitful spell in the first-team at the beginning of last season. His court case in January looked to be the latest of a long list of off field crap from the former Man United youngster. Before that was his Instagram post of him wearing an Arsenal shirt. But upon announcing his move to Cardiff on Twitter today, he also took aim at the club with a bizarre claim that his not rated by anyone at West Ham. A strange comment to make, but it does make you wonder whether it's him being immature (again!) or he has been told by the management that he's just not good enough. If it's the latter then it's a frustrating outcome to what could've been a promising West Ham career for Morrison. The fact he has deleted those tweets since suggests it could well be Allardyce who has told him he isn't rated. But let's not jump to conclusions. So we'd like to wish Ravel all the best at Cardiff and then move to the enjoyable time we're having at the club at the moment. Long may it continue and, hopefully, it'll involve Ravel some time in the future…
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90 day loan for Ravel Morrison
Posted by Sean Whetstone on September 23, 2014 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh
Ravel Morrison has confirmed his 90 day loan to Cardiff City this afternoon on social media. Speaking on his twitter account Rav said "Happy to get a 3 month loan @CardiffCityFC time to start playing some football again" ClaretandHugh revealed last night that contrary to national newspaper reports of a season-long loan the deal would be for loan spell would be forthree months . He added another two tweets about West Ham, which have now been deleted: "I got no ratings off people in the club not the club it's self just people in it." and "I've got 0% ratings at west ham"
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Gold: 'We can cope without Kouyate '
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on September 23, 2014 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh
David Gold is confident the Irons can cope whilst Chiehou Kouyate recovers from a groin injury. The summer signing is set to be sidelined for a possible maximum of six weeks although the player believes he could be back within a month as ClaretandHugh reported earlier today. The midfielder will receive treatment to assist the healing process, including swimming pool exercises in the early stages and Gold believes the club's busy summer in the transfer market is about to pay off. Using his favoured social network -Twitter -to give his views, the co chairman was upbeat in his assessment of the situation. He said: "In the past losing a player like C.Kouyate would be devastating but now we have quality back up. Cheikhou get well soon. Dg
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