West Ham United Statement
West Ham United have released a statement in response to today's publication
of the stadium concession agreement
"This publication does not affect West Ham United or our move to the former
Olympic Stadium in any way.
"From our perspective, we welcome the publication of the concession
agreement as it proves that, as we have always maintained, the Club has
nothing to hide.
"Importantly, people can now see that the full revenue streams from which
the stadium's owners will benefit go well beyond the widely-reported
payments we have committed to make to the transformation costs and our
annual usage fee for using the stadium 25 days a year.
"Those revenue streams include the contribution of the lion's share of the
income deriving from the stadium's naming rights, catering, stadium tours,
all non-matchday income and further substantial revenue if - as is our
primary focus -the Club continues to enjoy success on the pitch. We firmly
believe it is a great deal for both West Ham United and also the taxpayer.
"Working with our partners over the past three years, our vision,
perseverance and unwavering belief in the stadium's potential has helped
design and create the magnificent 60,000 capacity venue we see today. It is
a stadium that the nation can be proud of and we believe it will become one
of the greatest football stadiums in the world.
"And let us not forget that West Ham United were named anchor concessionaire
of the stadium after a fair, transparent and robust process open to any
organisation in the world. We were unanimously chosen as the anchor tenant,
above others, including football clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Leyton
Orient, as we offered the best deal and the only option for a true and
lasting legacy for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
"As the Commissioner identifies, the factor which sets the agreement with
West Ham apart from that of any other stadium user is our commitment to a
99-year commercial lease, which ultimately secured the stadium's future and
the success it is now guaranteed to enjoy. It will be sold out for every
West Ham home game from next season onwards, meaning our presence will bring
hundreds of millions of additional people and billions of pounds of extra
revenue over the course of the tenancy.
"But while someone renting the Stadium for 25 days a year cannot be
responsible for 365 days' running costs, going by our performances this
season, we hope to deliver additional revenue to the stadium via extended
cup runs and big European nights. This will secure the international
exposure and additional usage and revenue that may now be more challenging
for the Stadium owners to find elsewhere as a result of this ruling.
"Because of West Ham United and our brilliant supporters, the Stadium now
has a true legacy and viable future for generations to come. We look forward
to showcasing it to the world when we play our first game there in August."
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Thursday, April 14
Daily WHUFC News - 14th April 2016
West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United
WHUFC.com
Manchester United spoiled the party as goals from Marcus Rashford and
Marouane Fellaini helped them reach the FA Cup semi finals with a 2-1 win
over West Ham in the final ever cup game at the Boleyn Ground.
Despite a late goal from James Tomkins which got the Hammers back into the
game and a disallowed effort from Cheikhou Kouyate right at the death, the
home side failed to find a way back after United had raced into a two goal
lead.
There was disappointment all round the stadium at the final whistle, but
this has been some season for Slaven Bilic's side who enjoyed a memorable
run in the FA Cup and still stand a great chance of securing a European
place.
It proved to be an emotional night under the lights in the East End as the
fans said goodbye to cup football inside the famous old stadium.
The atmosphere was electric as the two teams entered the field and you could
sense what was at stake for both teams.
The Hammers players seemed to thrive off the noise emanating from the home
support and had a strong start to the game.
They could have broken the deadlock after just five minutes when Manuel
Lanzini played a clever ball into Enner Valencia who burst clear into the
box but he fired his shot straight at David De Gea.
After scoring a wonder goal at Old Trafford in the original tie, the crowd
drew their breathe as the home side were awarded a set-piece in a similar
position to where the French superstar scored from in Manchester on nine
minutes.
Payet was able to get his free-kick on target once again, but this time his
curling shot was well saved from David De Gea moving well to his right hand
side.
United came back strong into the game and came close on 14 minutes when
Marcus Rashford's deflected shot off Angelo Ogbonna flew just wide of the
post.
Ogbonna came to the home side's rescue once again on 18 minutes when he was
in the right place to deny Marouane Fellaini's close-range shot.
United continued to create the best openings and Darren Randolph made a
superb save to deny Jesse Lingard on 34 minutes who was clean through but
saw his low drive well kept out by the Hammers keeper diving low to his
right.
Bilic would have wanted a response from his players in the second half, but
it was United who almost broke the deadlock once again on 48 minutes when
Lingard found space on the edge of the box and fired a blistering shot just
wide of the post.
The Hammers finally found a route back on goal and Kouyate tried his luck
from 35 yards with a dipping shot which produced a fine save from De Gea
diving low to his right.
But United's dominance paid off when they found the breakthrough on 53
minutes.
Michail Antonio's poor clearance fell to Martial who played the ball into
Rashford weaved his way to the edge of the box before curling a right foot
shot past Randolph into the roof of the net.
United doubled their lead on 67 minutes when Lingard's cross picked out
Martial who saw his wayward shot fall to Fellaini and he converted from
close-range.
The Hammers have shown on a number of occasions this season that they are
never beaten and were handed a major lifeline when they pulled a goal back
on 78 minutes.
Payet's corner fell to Antonio who saw his shot superbly kept out by De Gea.
From the resulting corner, Payet's deep corner fell to Carroll who headed
the ball back across goal and Tomkins reacted the quickest to head the ball
over the line.
The Hammers threw everything at the United goal in the final quarter as they
looked to grab the all-important equaliser.
Carroll had a golden chance on 87 minutes when Aaron Cresswell's cross
picked out the Hammers striker who directed a powerful header inches over
the bar.
And the home side came even close sixty seconds later when they had the ball
in the United net.
Carroll's shot was kept out by De Gea and the rebound fell to Kouyate who
headed the ball over the United keeper but his effort was ruled out for
offside.
That proved to be the last chance for the Hammers and unfortunately the FA
Cup journey came to a cruel end in the last ever cup match to be witnessed
at the Boleyn Ground.
West Ham: Randolph, Antonio, Tomkins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Kouyate, Noble,
Valencia (Moses 62), Lanzini (Emenike 74), Payet, Carroll
Subs not used: Adrian, Obiang, Collins, Hendrie, Oxford
Bookings: Carroll
Manchester United: De Gea, Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Blind, Rojo (A Valencia
67), Fellaini, Carrick, Lingard, Ander Herrera (Schneiderlin 76), Martial,
Rashford (Rooney 88)
Subs not used: Depay, Mata, Young, Romero
Bookings: Carrick, Rojo, Herrera
Referee: Roger East (Wiltshire)
Attendance: 33,505
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WHUFC.com
Manchester United spoiled the party as goals from Marcus Rashford and
Marouane Fellaini helped them reach the FA Cup semi finals with a 2-1 win
over West Ham in the final ever cup game at the Boleyn Ground.
Despite a late goal from James Tomkins which got the Hammers back into the
game and a disallowed effort from Cheikhou Kouyate right at the death, the
home side failed to find a way back after United had raced into a two goal
lead.
There was disappointment all round the stadium at the final whistle, but
this has been some season for Slaven Bilic's side who enjoyed a memorable
run in the FA Cup and still stand a great chance of securing a European
place.
It proved to be an emotional night under the lights in the East End as the
fans said goodbye to cup football inside the famous old stadium.
The atmosphere was electric as the two teams entered the field and you could
sense what was at stake for both teams.
The Hammers players seemed to thrive off the noise emanating from the home
support and had a strong start to the game.
They could have broken the deadlock after just five minutes when Manuel
Lanzini played a clever ball into Enner Valencia who burst clear into the
box but he fired his shot straight at David De Gea.
After scoring a wonder goal at Old Trafford in the original tie, the crowd
drew their breathe as the home side were awarded a set-piece in a similar
position to where the French superstar scored from in Manchester on nine
minutes.
Payet was able to get his free-kick on target once again, but this time his
curling shot was well saved from David De Gea moving well to his right hand
side.
United came back strong into the game and came close on 14 minutes when
Marcus Rashford's deflected shot off Angelo Ogbonna flew just wide of the
post.
Ogbonna came to the home side's rescue once again on 18 minutes when he was
in the right place to deny Marouane Fellaini's close-range shot.
United continued to create the best openings and Darren Randolph made a
superb save to deny Jesse Lingard on 34 minutes who was clean through but
saw his low drive well kept out by the Hammers keeper diving low to his
right.
Bilic would have wanted a response from his players in the second half, but
it was United who almost broke the deadlock once again on 48 minutes when
Lingard found space on the edge of the box and fired a blistering shot just
wide of the post.
The Hammers finally found a route back on goal and Kouyate tried his luck
from 35 yards with a dipping shot which produced a fine save from De Gea
diving low to his right.
But United's dominance paid off when they found the breakthrough on 53
minutes.
Michail Antonio's poor clearance fell to Martial who played the ball into
Rashford weaved his way to the edge of the box before curling a right foot
shot past Randolph into the roof of the net.
United doubled their lead on 67 minutes when Lingard's cross picked out
Martial who saw his wayward shot fall to Fellaini and he converted from
close-range.
The Hammers have shown on a number of occasions this season that they are
never beaten and were handed a major lifeline when they pulled a goal back
on 78 minutes.
Payet's corner fell to Antonio who saw his shot superbly kept out by De Gea.
From the resulting corner, Payet's deep corner fell to Carroll who headed
the ball back across goal and Tomkins reacted the quickest to head the ball
over the line.
The Hammers threw everything at the United goal in the final quarter as they
looked to grab the all-important equaliser.
Carroll had a golden chance on 87 minutes when Aaron Cresswell's cross
picked out the Hammers striker who directed a powerful header inches over
the bar.
And the home side came even close sixty seconds later when they had the ball
in the United net.
Carroll's shot was kept out by De Gea and the rebound fell to Kouyate who
headed the ball over the United keeper but his effort was ruled out for
offside.
That proved to be the last chance for the Hammers and unfortunately the FA
Cup journey came to a cruel end in the last ever cup match to be witnessed
at the Boleyn Ground.
West Ham: Randolph, Antonio, Tomkins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Kouyate, Noble,
Valencia (Moses 62), Lanzini (Emenike 74), Payet, Carroll
Subs not used: Adrian, Obiang, Collins, Hendrie, Oxford
Bookings: Carroll
Manchester United: De Gea, Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Blind, Rojo (A Valencia
67), Fellaini, Carrick, Lingard, Ander Herrera (Schneiderlin 76), Martial,
Rashford (Rooney 88)
Subs not used: Depay, Mata, Young, Romero
Bookings: Carrick, Rojo, Herrera
Referee: Roger East (Wiltshire)
Attendance: 33,505
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