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The club has formally submitted its bid for the Olympic Stadium with a
presentation at Downing Street
30.09.2010
Scott Parker, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble today delivered the club's joint
bid with Newham Council to run the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games to
Number 10 Downing Street. They were joined by Newham Young Mayor Kaycee de
Belen and pupils from Cleves Primary School, Upton Park, to hand in the
radical plan. The proposal is to make the venue a vibrant centre of sport,
education and culture. West Ham and Newham formally delivered their bid to
the Olympic Park Legacy Company earlier in the day. The plan would see most
of the iconic stadium structure retained after the 2012 Games. It would be
adapted to have a 60,000-capacity and host football and athletics, alongside
other major sports, concerts and community facilities. The joint bid has
already been welcomed by Lord Sebastian Coe and Ed Warner, the chairman of
UK Athletics, as well as a number of major businesses in East London. Parker
said: "I've been around the stadium and it is fantastic. It is going to be a
superb venue for the Olympic Games and one we can all be proud of. But it
also offers great potential after 2012, not just for West Ham and sport in
general but for the local community. I really hope we get it."
The Premier League football club and the council believe the move could
result in the best-ever legacy for an Olympic Stadium. It would generate
much-needed employment in the area and make for a healthier East London by
increasing sports and physical activity. Newham Young Mayor Kaycee de Belen,
aged 16, said: "The London 2012 bid promised a legacy of regeneration in
East London and local young people have so much to gain from living in the
Olympic host borough. But it's essential we secure the use of the stadium to
benefit Newham's youngsters as well as those living in the neighbouring host
boroughs."
The plans would see the stadium playing a key role in inspiring learning and
achievement, with thousands of youngsters visiting each year to make use of
its facilities. It is hoped the venue will house innovative and exciting
education resources. Local adults will also be encouraged to take up health
and well-being programmes at the venue. West Ham and Newham say the
initiative could bring a wider benefit too. One of the proposals is to
incorporate an Olympic visitor centre and football museum at the stadium.
Together with the other attractions in the Olympic Park and the neighbouring
Westfield Stratford City shopping centre it could make the venue one of the
nation's favourite destinations. The relocation of West Ham to the Olympic
venue would also offer the opportunity for the current Upton Park stadium
site to form part of a regeneration scheme that would include new homes,
shops and community facilities.
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: "The 2012 Games promise to be the best
yet. Our proposal with West Ham is the natural and logical solution that
will provide a legacy for decades to come. "Our plans will deliver upwards
of two million visitors each year and provide a significant beacon in the
East End that will fulfil the original London 2012 bid commitments. "A busy
stadium will enhance the regeneration of the wider area and importantly,
there will be no cost to the public purse after the stadium's conversion."
West Ham United Vice-Chairman Karren Brady said: "We believe this is the
only bid that can deliver London's legacy commitment to the International
Olympic Committee. "The last thing anyone wants is for the Olympic Stadium
to become a ghost of Olympics past. The only realistic solution is to make
the stadium work for a Premier League football team and that should be West
Ham United. "As a top-flight football club we have the necessary expertise
in running a major multi-purpose venue. Working with Newham Council we could
ensure extensive use of the stadium that would create prosperity in the
local area and see this club grow and move on to another level. Our plan to
keep most of the stadium in place protects the public investment."
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Benni backs Olympic bid
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South Africa striker Benni McCarthy believes the club would take a big leap
forward with the 2012 venue
30.09.2010
West Ham United players and local schoolchildren were heading for Downing
Street on Thursday to mark the club's formal bid to take over the legacy of
the Olympic Stadium. The proposal with partners Newham Council is for a
60,000-seater football, athletics and multi-sport stadium which would
benefit two million people a year. It would be a stadium solution that is
commercially viable on a sustainable basis - east London's local world-class
venue and a vibrant centre of sport, education and culture. In 2000, Benni
McCarthy achieved one of the highlights of his career - becoming an
Olympian. The South Africa striker represented his country with pride at the
Summer Games in Sydney - playing and scoring in the group stage of the
competition - and was left with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that he
still savours to this day. "I have played in the Olympics and I have seen
the affect it can have on people. It is absolutely breathtaking to
participate in, and also just to be there as a fan. "I have played
professionally at the highest level of football, but for me the Olympics was
on another scale," added the UEFA Champions League winner. "That is why I
think the Games will be a life-changing thing for east London and West Ham.
"I hope the club do move there and get given the opportunity to move and be
able to keep use of such magnificent architecture. "It would boost the
club's status even more, West Ham is one of the top clubs in the Premier
League - history-wise but in terms of fanbase it is one of the best.
"Given the opportunity to move to the Olympic Stadium would further our
fanbase even more with a bigger and better stadium. The atmosphere would be
phenomenal as West Ham fans know how to have a good time and to support the
team. They are brilliant. "There wouldn't be a single worry in the world
that we couldn't fill the stadium. It could be awesome to the club if we
could move to the Olympic Stadium. It would give the club a different edge
and it will change the perspective of the way West Ham is run. It could be a
turning point for West Ham in the future."
A keen track and field fan, McCarthy said the players would take great pride
from having fantastic facilities and knowing that they are in an arena where
the finest athletes in the world have produced record-breaking displays.
Having also seen what the FIFA World Cup did to his home nation last summer,
he is also well-placed to judge the impact on the surrounding areas. "We
would defend playing there with pride and with great honour. To know some of
the best athletes have been here, visiting and participating in the
Olympics, would be very special. "It would be fantastic for east London,
with the Olympic Village and all the development going on to bring the world
to east London. It would be brilliant."
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Fulham sold out
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The Boleyn Ground will be packed out on Saturday as the Hammers look to make
it four games unbeaten
29.09.2010
Standard tickets for Saturday's Barclays Premier League visit of Fulham to
the Boleyn Ground have now completely sold out. However, if you would still
like to watch West Ham United take on the Cottagers, a range of corporate
hospitality packages are still available. However, supporters should move
fast to avoid disappointment. For more information on the offers still
available, please contact the Hospitality team now on 0871 221 2700.
The Hammers are on a roll with a three-match unbeaten run, including a
memorable first victory in 13 capital clashes with the 1-0 win at home to
Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. Mark Hughes' Cottagers will be aiming for a
first win in six matches at the Boleyn and it promises to be a lively affair
when it all gets under way at 3pm on Saturday. Avram Grant is spoilt for
choice in attack with Carlton Cole and Benni McCarthy pushing in-form duo
Frederic Piquionne and Victor Obinna, while Robert Green, Matthew Upson and
Scott Parker have all raised their game in recent weeks. The manager has
plenty of options throughout the side with Pablo Barrera - who could come up
against Mexico team-mate Carlos Salcido - and Kieron Dyer looking potent and
pacy on the flanks.
Skipper Upson described the Saturday success against Spurs as "probably as
well as we've played in the last two seasons over 90 minutes" - underlining
the progress made. An unchanged defence for the first time in the Barclays
Premier League this season also played its part, with Upson adding: "We've
had a bit more continuity. That is everything as far as the defence is
concerned."
A home win would take the Hammers into the international break on a high and
put them within striking distance of the top half of the table ahead of
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United to come.
* The Carling Cup last-16 match against Stoke City at the Boleyn Ground will
be played at 7.45pm on Wednesday 27 October. whufc.com will have all the
ticket information as soon as confirmed.
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Young internationals in action
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Three of Tony Carr's propects have been away with their national teams this
week
01.10.2010
Promising young West Ham United duo Deniz Mehmet and Filip Modelski squared
off in a Under-19 friendly on Thursday. Mehmet's Turkey lost 2-1 to
Modelski's Poland at the Bolu Ataturk stadium, with both Academy aces
getting a full 90 minutes under their belt. The contest, which the Poles won
with a last-gasp goal, followed a 2-0 win for Turkey in the first meeting
between the nations two days previously. Meanwhile, young attacker Kieran
Sadlier, 16, helped the Republic of Ireland win through to the Elite Round
of qualifying for the 2011 UEFA European U17 Championship in Malta. The
Irish beat the mini-tournament hosts 3-1 last Saturday before a 2-0 defeat
of Albania on Monday. They finished with a 1-0 defeat by Norway on Thursday.
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West Ham deliver 2012 Olympic Stadium bid to Downing St
BBC.co.uk
West Ham stars Carlton Cole, Mark Noble and Scott Parker were at Downing
Street on Thursday to present the club's joint bid to run the 2012 Olympic
Stadium. The Hammers and Newham Council formally delivered their bid to the
Olympic Park Legacy Company earlier in the day. Their plan is to convert the
stadium to a 60,000-capacity arena for football, athletics, concerts and
community use. "For players it'll be great playing in front of that many
people every week," Parker told BBC London 94.9. West Ham is the Premier
League club based closest to the Olympic stadium site in east London. The
OPLC has previously said the winning bidder must retain the stadium as a
"distinctive physical symbol" and support the regeneration of the area.
But Hammers midfielder Parker said the stadium would be perfect for the club
and the surrounding area. "It's obviously going to be good. There are a lot
of big stadiums in the Premier League now and that's the way football's
going, and it'll be brilliant," he said. "Obviously it'll be hard to leave
Upton Park, but regarding the new stadium, it is going to give more
opportunity for people to come and watch us play."
There have been calls for the Olympic Stadium to be adapted for athletics
use after the 2012 London Games. And there have been concerns that using the
stadium for football would not be ideal because the presence of a running
track around the perimeter would spoil the atmosphere. But Parker said the
club could turn that to its advantage. "We'll be playing there every week
and away teams won't, so they'll be coming to something that is new to them
in terms of a running track," he said. "Hopefully we'll be quite used to it
so I suppose you could look at it both ways. "There's no hiding that it is
going to be a lot different to Upton Park, which is very hostile, it is very
tight, but there are a lot of other benefits which outweigh the running
track."
Newham Young Mayor Kaycee de Belen, 16, said: "It's essential we secure the
use of the stadium to benefit Newham's youngsters as well as those living in
the neighbouring host boroughs." The joint bid focuses on enticing the whole
community to use the facilities, with plans to get thousands of youngsters
visiting education resources, while adults will be encouraged to take up
health and well-being programmes. West Ham and Newham say the initiative
could incorporate an Olympic visitor centre and football museum at the
stadium. The relocation of West Ham would mean the current Upton Park
stadium site could be redeveloped for housing, shops and community
facilities. Newham's Mayor Sir Robin Wales said he hoped the plans would
create a venue which would attract more than two million visitors each year.
West Ham's vice-chairman Karren Brady said: "The last thing anyone wants is
for the Olympic Stadium to become a ghost of Olympics past. The only
realistic solution is to make the stadium work for a Premier League football
team and that should be West Ham United."
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Spurs reveal Olympic interest
Londoners express interest in Olympic venue
Last updated: 1st October 2010
SSN
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have registered an interest in
occupying the Olympic Stadium in East London after the 2012 Games. Spurs had
their planning application for a new stadium approved by Haringey Council on
Thursday night. But they have now surprisingly joined fellow Premier League
club West Ham United in expressing an interest in the Stratford ground.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: "I can also confirm we have
registered an interest in the Olympic Stadiumsite within the deadline of
September 30, in conjunction with AEG (Europe), the world's largest
entertainment and facilities management company. "It is only prudent and
good management that we ensure that we investigate all possible options for
the club. We were informed by the Olympic Park Legacy Company that were we
not to register an interest at this time, there would not be an opportunity
at any future date. "We have always maintained that we wouldn't undertake
any project that could undermine the overall financial stability and future
success of the club and this shall remain our guiding principle going
forward and in determining our best option in the interests of the club and
all its fans and stakeholders."
Tottenham's preferred option appears to be to build a new stadium closer to
their existing North London ground White Hart Lane. Levy was thrilled at the
news Spurs' application for what is called the Northumberland Development
Project was approved by Haringey Council late on Thursday. "Clearly we are
delighted with this unanimous decision and are grateful to all those who
expressed such clear support for the plans," he said. "I should stress that
there is still much work to be done. We shall continue to work with Haringey
Council and the application will now be considered by the Mayor of London
and referred to the Secretary of State. "We shall keep everyone connected
with the club updated over the coming months as discussions continue with
the various public sector bodies."
West Ham delivered their bid to run the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games
to 10 Downing Street on Thursday, insisting only they could deliver the
legacy promise made when London was named host city. Hammers players Scott
Parker, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble took the joint proposal with Newham
Council to the Prime Minister's residence after it was formally presented to
the Olympic Park Legacy Company earlier in the day. The plan would see the
stadium's capacity reduced to 60,000 and it would host football and
athletics, alongside other major sports, concerts and community facilities.
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Player Of The Month - September
Vinny - Thu Sep 30 2010
West Ham Online
PLAYER OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER
Victor Obinna 29%
Scott Parker 27%
Fredrique Piquionne 17%
Lars Jacobson 12%
Games In August
Chelsea (h)
Stoke City (a)
Sunderland (a)
Tottenham Hotspur (h)
Major improvement has been found during the month of September which has
conincided with the arrival of Nigerian Striker Victor Obinna. He made his
debut in the game at Home to Chelsea and looked livley. His subsequent
performances have been excellent and he scored his first goal for the club
away at Sunderland in the League Cup which proved to be the winning goal.
Obinna is on loan from Inter Milan but already it is difficult not to be
impressed with his work rate. He causes defenders problems with his direct
running and is not afraid to have a shot at goal. Off the ball he makes
intellegent runs into space which give the defenders and midfielders an
option when other avenues are closed. We tried to sign a number of strikers
in the summer but it always seemed apparent that Avram Grant wanted to bring
in a player with pace and Obinna has that in abundance. Runner up this month
is Scott Parker who continues to be a consistant performer in the heart of
midfield and scored two goals during September against Chelsea and Stoke. He
is driving the team on and as long as he remains in the team you always have
hope that we can get something out of any game.
Thank you to everyone who voted.
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It's Tottenham vs West Ham… for the Olympic Stadium
Published 23:00 30/09/10 By Darren Lewis
The Mirror
Spurs have made a shock bid to move into the Olympic Stadium. The north
Londoners have teamed up with AEG, the American operator of London's O2
Arena, for a joint application to lease the arena after 2012. The move came
while all eyes were on West Ham's well documented proposal, submitted
yesterday. Tottenham's bid - seen as a back-up option to their own plans to
revamp White Hart Lane - was sneaked under the wire by club chiefs ahead of
yesterday's deadline. The north Londoners were set to discover last night
whether their plans to redevelop had been approved by the local planning
authority, Haringey council. Earlier, West Ham insist they will use their
big-name status to attract athletics fans to the new Olympic Stadium. The
Hammers were the only bidders to confirm their plans for the £537m venue
before yesterday's deadline, proposing to reduce capacity from 80,000 to
60,000. All bidders must keep the running track and West Ham's Olympic
project director, Ian Tompkins said: "There is a great opportunity for us to
work with athletics to develop sports talent and there is obviously a
crossover with helping to attract kids into athletics. "There is also a lot
we can be doing in terms of increasing attendances at athletics. We would be
actively promoting athletics in a stadium for the close season when the
football finishes."
Speaking in West Ham's bid document, UK Athletics' chairman, Ed Warner,
added: "it is clear that you are embracing a strong athletics legacy in the
stadium."
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