http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/15253276.stm ...
Orient chairman Barry Hearn, who, along with Spurs, claimed that West Ham's reliance on a £40m loan from Newham Council was effectively state aid, said Tuesday's decision was the right one.
"Today is a fabulous day for Leyton Orient fans," he told Sky Sports News.
"It puts the whole thing back in the public domain as it should be. West Ham are not a shoo-in - that's very good because they will be competing with a host of other people who have claims on and plans for the Olympic Stadium."
Hearn also confirmed his club would look to be a tenant when the new tender process opens.
"I can tell you that I am definitely interested in being part of the tender process," he said. "If that involves a groundshare, we will have to look at the situation and see if it makes sense for everyone."
Theres' only one "O" in OS !!!
Go Barry !!! Go Barry !!!
posted on 11/10/11
They should let Orient have it since it's their area
posted on 11/10/11
Barry hates the spammers
posted on 11/10/11
Barry - Legend
Having said that, i could see a ground-share between Orient and West Ham
posted on 11/10/11
Barry
Which London club is effectively a charity case?
posted on 11/10/11
Spurs and Orient put in a joint bid.
Orient use it as their home ground.
Spurs use it as their home ground for all competitive fixtures for NextGen, Academy, Reserves, Spurs XI and as their home ground whilst the NDP takes place.
Orient keep wham out of their turf.
Wham have to stay where they are
Spurs get a prestige stadium to use to raise the profile of the other sides at the club
Spurs don't have to play at a building site.
Oh - Spurs can afford it.
posted on 11/10/11
I like that idea DC5
Although, being so far away from the pitch would be a bit rubbish.
posted on 11/10/11
Wouldn't work (back of envelope calculations) .
Could save the Os 2 years rent at best.
When Spurs return to WHL, trouble.
posted on 11/10/11
I wouldnt want to watch football at a stadium with a running track around it. Full stop. End of.
posted on 11/10/11
I would consider it a cross to bear if it means the actual "time to completion" window of the new WHL +/- development costs are reduced.
posted on 11/10/11
And gives us a chance to measure the spectator experience for a 55,000 attendance (which if ok for the players/fans there, is gonna be multiplied N-fold at the new WHL) .