Dimi nominated for Ballon D'Or
WHUFC.com
Dimitri Payet has been nominated for the 2016 Ballon d'Or - the prestigious
award presented to the world's best player.
The Ballon D'Or (Golden Ball) has been organised by France Football magazine
since 1956 and is based on voting by Europe-based journalists.
The West Ham United midfielder has enjoyed a stellar year, scoring nine
goals and assisting 16 more in Claret and Blue and winning the Hammer of the
Year award at the end of his maiden season in east London.
Payet has also excelled for France, scoring six goals and setting up four to
inspire his country to the final of UEFA Euro 2016.
The 29-year-old is among eight Premier League players shortlisted among the
30 finalists, alongside fellow countryman Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur,
Leicester City pair Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, Manchester United duo
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba, and Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne and
Sergio Aguero.
Payet posted a message on his Instagram account after receiving his
nomination, saying: "An honour and a great pride to be a member of this list
of 30 players nominated for the Ballon D'Or 2016."
The award has been won in each of the last seven years by either Barcelona
and Argentina star Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who took home one
award while with Manchester United and two more since joining Real Madrid.
No West Ham player has ever won the Ballon D'Or, although captain Bobby
Moore finished as runner-up to Germany centre forward Gerd Muller in 1970 -
the year he led England to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in Mexico.
This year's winner will be announced in January.
2016 Ballon D'Or shortlist: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund), Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Buffon
(Juventus), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester
City), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Antoine
Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus), Zlatan Ibrahimovic
(Manchester United), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Koke (Atletico Madrid),
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), Hugo Lloris
(Tottenham Hotspur), Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City), Lionel Messi
(Barcelona), Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich),
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Neymar (Barcelona), Dimitri Payet (West Ham),
Pepe (Real Madrid), Paul Pogba (Manchester United), Rui Patricio (Sporting
Lisbon), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Luis Suarez (Barcelona), Jamie Vardy
(Leicester City), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich).
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Supporters urged to arrive early for EFL Cup fixture against Chelsea
WHUFC.com
. West Ham United have released the following information for supporters
attending Wednesday evening's game with Chelsea.
. All supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure quick access to
the
Stadium.
. The Metropolitan Police Service has a tactical solution for matches being
held at
the London Stadium which will allow the safe deployment of officers into the
stadium, if required, to deal with any crime or disorder.
. Pre-match home and away supporters will mix freely but there will be
post-match
segregation in place.
. There will be no pre-match alcohol sales from the mobile bars outside the
Stadium,
but bars will be open as normal inside the ground.
. All bottled alcoholic beverages will be decanted into plastic cups. There
will be no
post-match alcohol sales.
. The purchase of tickets for the fixture has been limited to supporters
with a
recorded West Ham United purchase history.
. The Club and London Stadium partners would like thank all supporters for
sharing
our commitment to deliver the best possible matchday experience for all.
West Ham United and Chelsea supporters have been urged to arrive in good
time ahead
of Wednesday evening's EFL Cup tie.
For the safety and security of all supporters there will be an enhanced body
search policy at
the turnstiles, so both home and away supporters are encouraged to arrive
early to ensure
quick access to the Stadium.
The safety and security arrangements for both inside and outside London
Stadium have
been developed and agreed by all key stakeholders including the Club, London
Stadium 185
and E20 Stadium LLP. The Metropolitan Police Service have been working
closely and
effectively with them, will deal with crime and disorder and support all the
stakeholders in
making this a safe event.
The Metropolitan Police Service has a tactical solution for matches being
held at the London
Stadium which will allow the safe deployment of officers into the stadium,
if required, to
deal with any crime or disorder.
The Metropolitan Police Service have confirmed for this fixture, and for
every match going
forward, that a tactical solution will be in place at London Stadium. This
will allow the safe
deployment of officers into the stadium, if required, to deal with any crime
or disorder,
before a permanent Airwave radio solution is installed by February 2017.
Whilst there have been zero arrests made inside London Stadium this season,
the
Metropolitan Police Service have a proportionate policing plan that means
they can deal
with any crime and disorder inside the stadium, if required. It is worth
noting that only four
games at the Boleyn Ground last season had a police presence inside the
ground.
Police will also continue to provide an appropriate and visible presence
outside London
Stadium for the fixture, as there has been for every game this season.
A great deal of work has taken place behind the scenes to continue to
improve the
matchday experience for supporters. London Stadium 185, working with the
Club, have
significantly increased stewarding numbers and continue to ensure that all
stewards hold, or
are working towards an NVQ level two qualification in spectator safety. The
stewarding at
the Stadium is fully compliant with all safety requirements and all members
of the
stewarding response teams hold an SIA license. Former Boleyn Ground stewards
have also
been deployed in areas that reflect their experience and expertise.
Adequate and appropriate segregation lines have been established inside
London Stadium
and additional segregation lines will be in place outside the away turnstile
on Wednesday
evening.
Ahead of the game, home and away supporters will mix freely around the
stadium, however
it is important for supporters to note that there will be post-match
segregation.
A cordon will be in place either side of turnstile D (away turnstile) and
all away supporters
will egress via the south steps towards Pudding Mill Lane Station. The
corridor from turnstile
D to the south steps will be closed to home supporters for around 30 minutes
during peak
egress.
Due to the post-match segregation, home supporters exiting podium level via
turnstiles C, B
and A will need to turn right on exit and walk clockwise around the stadium.
Home
supporters exiting podium level via turnstiles E, F and G will need to turn
left on exit and
walk anti-clockwise around the stadium.
We strongly advise supporters to listen out on the night as any changes to
the plans for
exiting the Stadium will be communicated during the match via the tannoy
system, and to
always follow stewards' instructions to ensure a safe and swift exit.
Due to this process, access to the blue badge car park for disabled
supporters will be
delayed immediately after the game. Supporters parked in the blue badge car
park should
gather adjacent to turnstiles C and E and will be escorted to the car park
once peak egress
has subsided.
There will be no pre-match alcohol sales from the mobile bars outside the
Stadium, but bars
will be open as normal inside the ground. All bottled alcoholic beverages
will be decanted
into plastic cups. There will be no post-match alcohol sales.
The purchase of tickets for the fixture has been limited to supporters with
a recorded West
Ham United purchase history. Please do not come to the stadium if you do not
have a valid
match ticket as you will not be able to purchase one on the night and
therefore will not be
admitted to the ground.
Collaboration between West Ham United and London Stadium 185 is extensive,
with
colleagues routinely working together in pre-match planning meetings, inside
the control
room on matchdays and conducting CCTV reviews after every match.
The Club would like to thank our fantastic supporters for the way they have
come and put
their support behind the team so far this season. It is important to note
that the
overwhelming majority of supporters attending matches at London Stadium so
far this
season have behaved impeccably during their visits.
The Club has been proud to welcome week-in-week-out our 10,000 under-16
season ticket
holders and 25,000 supporters who attend as part of a family unit. It is
imperative to the
Club that London Stadium offers a safe and family-friendly environment for
them and all
supporters.
Therefore, we must restate that, in line with our zero tolerance policy, any
West Ham
United supporters found to be acting inappropriately will be identified and
dealt with
accordingly.
As a result of our highly efficient matchday operation and London Stadium's
state of the art
Panomera CCTV system, which provides HD footage of all areas at London
Stadium,
23 banning orders have been issued for offences ranging from drinking in
view of the pitch
to breaking the line of segregation.
The Club and London Stadium partners would like thank all supporters for
sharing our
commitment to deliver the best possible matchday experience for all.
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EFL Cup: West Ham v Chelsea tie to see enhanced security at London Stadium
BBC.co.uk
Supporters will face enhanced security checks, an alcohol ban and a "robust
policing plan" when West Ham host Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
Chelsea have been allocated more than 5,000 tickets for the fourth-round
tie, deemed high risk because of a history of animosity between fans. Since
West Ham relocated to London Stadium this season, 23 banning orders have
been issued. Nine arrests have been made outside the ground since the move
from Upton Park.
For the visit of Chelsea, fans should expect an "enhanced body search
policy" at the turnstile, while no alcohol will be sold before the match
from mobile bars outside the stadium. A spokesperson for partners in the
stadium - West Ham, E20 Stadium LLP and London Stadium 185 - said
"significant resources" had been applied to the fixture with a "robust
policing plan in place".
West Ham's plea for police help
Until now, the Metropolitan Police have not deployed officers inside the
stadium because the radio system emergency services use to communicate will
not be operational until 2017. But the statement added a "tactical solution"
was now in place for the "safe deployment of officers in the stadium". Three
people were arrested after West Ham's Premier League draw with Middlesbrough
this month, while there were clashes in the stands during the defeat by
Watford in September.
Recent matches have featured increased segregation of opposing fans and more
stewards.
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West Ham and Met police announce increased measures to avoid violence at
Chelsea derby
By Lyall Thomas
Last Updated: 25/10/16 7:48am
SSN
West Ham have ramped up their security measures for the EFL Cup derby
against Chelsea at the London Stadium on Wednesday. Fans will face body
searches at the turnstiles, tightened alcohol restrictions, post-match
segregation and a "robust policing plan" as part of measures aimed to
minimise crowd trouble between the bitter rivals. Chelsea have been
allocated just under 5,200 tickets for the fourth-round tie on their first
visit to the Hammers' new home - a fixture considered high-risk by the
Metropolitan police. There has already been violence involving West Ham
supporters outside their new stadium at Stratford following the recent
Premier League games against Watford and Middlesbrough. Nine arrests have
been made outside the ground since the beginning of the season, while West
Ham have issued 23 banning orders for offences ranging from drinking in view
of the pitch to breaking the line of segregation.
The Met say a "tactical solution" is now set for future games which will see
officers deployed inside the ground if needed, despite the lack of a
fully-operational Airwave radio system, which is used by the emergency
services and will not be in place until February 2017. West Ham issued
further information for supporters attending the cup tie on their website,
encouraging them to arrive early for "enhanced body searching" at the
turnstiles. Ticket sales for home fans have been limited to supporters with
a recorded purchase history at West Ham, while no alcohol will be sold
pre-match from mobile bars outside the stadium. Those inside will be open as
normal but will serve drinks in plastic cups, and there will be no
post-match sales. Segregation will be in place outside the away turnstile
along to ensure Chelsea fans are directed via the south steps towards
Pudding Mill Lane Docklands Light Railway Station.
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Chelsea's Mikel John Obi says West Ham have lost their fear factor since
moving to the London Stadium
EXCLUSIVE
SIMON JOHNSON
Evening Standard
Mikel John Obi believes West Ham have lost their home advantage since moving
to the London Stadium and is convinced Chelsea can take advantage in the EFL
Cup. Chelsea will be playing West Ham at their new ground for the first time
in the fourth round of the competition tomorrow night well aware that Slaven
Bilic's side have already lost three home games there and needed a
last-minute winner from Winston Reid to beat bottom club Sunderland in the
League on Saturday.
Mikel feels the Hammers are paying a heavy price for leaving the Boleyn
Ground, even though their new stadium's capacity is larger by 25,000.
Speaking to Standard Sport, Mikel said: "West Ham's new ground is very good
but I think it's why they have suffered in the League. It is a big ground, a
good pitch and I think clubs go there to express themselves. In a way, every
team that goes there feels that both teams are playing away from home. "In
contrast, playing at the Boleyn Ground was very intimidating. The stands
were very close, the fans were right there and the pitch wasn't that big.
West Ham knew how to play on that surface, they were used to it. You could
hear some of the things their fans were saying to you and it was unnerving.
"But in a big stadium like the one they have now, you can't hear things. It
is only a matter of time before they get used to it and they did just beat
Sunderland. "I just hope they don't show what they can do against Chelsea."
Mikel is hoping he gets a chance to impress, having not made an appearance
for the Blues all season. The 29-year-old missed the start of the campaign
as he was playing for Nigeria at the Olympics and has fallen behind Nemanja
Matic, N'Golo Kante and even 21-year-old Nathaniel Chalobah in the pecking
order. Mikel, who joined the club in 2006, says he has held talks with
manager Antonio Conte about his lack of playing time and is determined to
fight for his Chelsea career. He added: "I hope I will get some playing time
against West Ham, but it is down to the manager. He has been open and honest
with me. I respect him for that. He has explained the situation and I
totally understand. When you have been at a club for a long time, these
things happen where a club wants to move forward. I just have to be
professional, work as hard as I can to try and get into the team. I work
twice as hard every day and it's because I appreciate this club. "I have
been here a long time, have a lot of trophies and memories that will never
go away. If I don't get back in the side, I will respect it. I always
respect the football club's decision. The club is more important than me."
Mikel, who is out of contract in the summer, has won 10 major trophies with
Chelsea in all, the first of which was the League Cup in 2007.
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West Ham announce 'robust' plans to prevent violence with body searches and
alcohol restrictions for Cup clash with Chelsea
STANDARD SPORT
Evening Standard
West Ham have announced that fans will face body searches at the turnstiles,
alcohol restrictions, post-match segregation and a "robust policing plan" as
part of measures aimed to minimise crowd trouble when they host Chelsea in
the EFL Cup. Chelsea have been allocated just under 5,200 tickets for
Wednesday night's fourth-round tie at London Stadium, which has been
designated as a high-risk fixture given the history of animosity between the
two sets of fans. West Ham moved from Upton Park into the converted Olympic
Stadium for the start of the new season. There have been instances of
disturbances in the stands during some Premier League fixtures, including
against Watford and Middlesbrough. Recent matches have seen an increased
line of segregation and also more stewards, as well as improved levels of
training. In total, there have been nine arrests outside London Stadium,
while 23 banning orders have been issued by West Ham, ranging from drinking
in view of the pitch to breaking the line of segregation.
The Metropolitan Police Service says a "tactical solution" is now set for
future games which would see officers deployed inside the ground if needed,
despite the lack of a fully-operational Airwave radio system, which is used
by the emergency services and now planned to be in place at London Stadium
by February 2017.
On Tuesday evening, West Ham published on their website more information for
supporters attending the cup tie and encouraged them to arrive early, with
an "enhanced body search policy" to be implemented at the turnstile. Ticket
sales for home fans have been limited to supporters with a recorded purchase
history at West Ham, while no alcohol will be sold pre-match from mobile
bars outside the stadium. Those inside will be open as normal, albeit
serving drinks in plastic cups, while there will be no post-match sales. The
Met Police will also "continue to provide an appropriate and visible
presence" outside the game, with supporters able to mix freely before the
match.
Afterwards, however, segregation will be in place outside the away turnstile
along with a cordon as Chelsea fans are directed via the south steps towards
Pudding Mill Lane Docklands Light Railway Station. All supporters will be
informed of any changes to these plans on the night via the stadium public
address system.
In the article, West Ham highlighted "the overwhelming majority of
supporters attending matches at London Stadium so far this season have
behaved impeccably during their visits", but also restated the club's 'zero
tolerance policy' which will see any Irons' fans "found to be acting
inappropriately... identified and dealt with accordingly".
A spokesperson for London Stadium partners West Ham, E20 Stadium LLP and
London Stadium 185 said there was confidence the new measures implemented
since the start of the season have proven successful. "The depth of the line
of segregation between home and visiting fans at London Stadium was made
significantly wider after the game against Watford with additional stewards
deployed in that area. This new line of segregation was implemented at the
Accrington Stanley (EFL Cup) game," the spokesperson said. "We have had no
issues with the new segregation and we have had positive feedback from
supporters in that area and consider this early issue to now be resolved."
The spokesperson added: "The Metropolitan Police Service have been working
closely and effectively with all London Stadium stakeholders ahead of the
Chelsea game, and there is a robust policing plan in place to deal with
crime and disorder and support all the stakeholders in making this a safe
event. "The match against Chelsea will have significant resources deployed
to prevent any breach of peace or unsocial behaviour, and help ensure a safe
and family friendly environment for all London Stadium visitors. "All
stadium partners are committed to a zero tolerance policy to anti-social
behaviour, inside and outside the London Stadium and will not hesitate to
take action."
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