Thursday, March 22, 2007
New stadium before the Olympics
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| New ways to spot the best rising stars in Europe are also part of Magnusson's plans |
WEST Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has confirmed he wants to build a new 60,000 seater stadium for the club within five years.
He told the Guardian: "We have the fan base for it."
The Hammers have been linked with a move to the old Parcelforce site near West Ham Underground Station and Mr Magnusson said: "It's close to Upton Park, that's all I can say.
"I think we have a great club with really great support. The fans have been fantastic since I've been here, and my vision is to build a new stadium and to build a successful team, slowly but surely.
"It won't happen next year or the year after. It will take time, but that team will challenge for the highest honours in English football as well as getting into Europe, the UEFA Cup and then hopefully the Champions' League.
"It will take at least five years, but I am sure it can happen. West Ham as all the right foundations to get there.
"I would definitely hope to have a new stadium for West Ham before the Olympics in 2012."
The Icelandic businessman also revealed he has plans for a new "better" and "bigger" training ground to replace the club's Chadwell Heath facility and to introduce a Frank Arnesen-style sporting director to scour Europe for the best young players.
He said keeping fans favourite Carlos Tevez at the club beyond the summer was beyond his control.
Dave said...I don't like the idea of leaving Upton Park full stop - just like I didn't like Arsenal leaving highbury - it all spells the end of an institution.
BTW - Chelsea game on the box - wed 18th April (thursday morning for us).
said...The government failed football in this regard.
We have to keep up. If we can’t put safe standing in UP, then we need to move.
It’s galling, but it could be a lot worse..
beggers said...Eggy sure talks it up. Dare to dream!
Hard to look past the prospect of playing Scunthorpe next season at the moment. The farcical idea of Champions league at present is embarrassing.
Don't like the idea of leaving UP but what can you do?
Dave said...Sssshhhh don't tell beggers we've moved to a new site.....
....seriously though mate there's nothing happening - West Ham are shit, they're going down and according to beex curbs is a cunt so what more is there to report??
kerry said...leavin upton park is the worst idea ever. the place is magic and a big reason we're hammers till we die. every fan has great memories from that place. like when mike small scored to beat the yids in the last game i went to before moving to oz.
Dave said...Yeah I agree Kerry. It's like ripping the soul out of the club if you ask me.
Kerry - you in Brisbane these days? Weren't you in Uni up north or something? (I am assuming I have the right Kerry here - Paul's lad) How's the old man?
norven munky said...Mike Small...I remember him scoring the winner away at Palace in 91 and we sang Jingle Bells.
Dave said...The same Mike Small who demanded a clause in his contract for a pay rise once he plays for England - mwahahahaha! Genius in his own mind!
