2012 chiefs stand firm on Olympic Stadium legacy as West Ham plan Stratford move

19 January 2010 13:29
London 2012 organisers say West Ham would have to agree to keep a running track at the Olympic Stadium if they are to move into the venue after the 2012 Games.[LNB]New West Ham owner David Sullivan revealed today the club do want to leave Upton Park for the Olympic Stadium. London mayor Boris Johnson is also keen on a football club taking over the running costs of the stadium but the decision will have to be taken by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC).[LNB] Legacy: London 2012 chiefs want a running track to stay at the Olympic Stadium[LNB]A London 2012 spokeswoman said: 'The OPLC are looking at the legacy of the Olympic Park, including the stadium. [LNB]'Everyone is clear that the stadium will have a running track in legacy but additional sporting use is a matter for the OPLC.'[LNB] Ambitious plans: New West Ham co-owner David Gold wants to leave Upton Park[LNB]Sullivan said: 'It is nice to get the club back in the hands of east Londonersand these are exciting times. [LNB]'We hope to persuade the Government to let us move into the new Olympic Stadium and I believe the people of east London would support that move.'[LNB]  David Sullivan targets the Champions League after completing £105m West Ham takeover with David GoldTakeover saga is affecting the team, warns West Ham manager ZolaWest Ham fined £115,000 for violence that marred Millwall Carling Cup tieWEST HAM UNITED FC

Source: Daily_Mail