Source: PA
Brady: West Ham the obvious solution
Karren Brady has described West Ham's proposal to move into the Olympic Stadium as the most logical solution to concerns over the arena's future.
The Hammers have six weeks in which to finalise their proposal to be given the long-term lease of the venue after the 2012 Olympics. They are among a group of interested parties with the formal bidding process launched on Tuesday.
The initial market testing phase attracted over 100 participants and they all backed plans for a multi-use stadium, including a running track. Brady, West Ham's vice-chairman, has revealed the club have worked alongside other sports in producing their plans for the move.
"We are incredibly excited to have reached this point in the process," she told the club's official website, www.whufc.com. The club has invested time and money to make sure the Olympic Stadium is the right choice for us and we are certain this is the case. Put simply, we believe we would be the best anchor tenant for the Olympic Stadium.
"It would also provide the best chance for West Ham to grow and evolve in a way that fits with our proud traditions and history.
"We would not only incorporate Premier League football but we are talking to athletics, cricket, rugby and other sporting institutions. It would be a true home for British excellence and provide the long-lasting conditions to create elite sportsmen and women of the future."
