West Ham want Olympic venue move

Last updated : 20 January 2010 By BBC Sport

Premier League club West Ham would have to keep a running track if they want to move into the Olympic Stadium after the Games, London 2012 has said.New West Ham owner David Sullivan said the east London club does want to leave Upton Park for the Olympic Stadium in nearby Stratford.

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.

'Exciting times'

A London 2012 spokeswoman said: "The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) are looking at the legacy of the Olympic Park, including the stadium.

"Everyone is clear that the stadium will have a running track in legacy but additional sporting use is a matter for the OPLC."

Mr Sullivan said: "It is nice to get the club back in the hands of east Londoners and these are exciting times.

"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."

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport