West Ham and E20 Stadium have this morning revealed they are currently exploring some significant changes which they believe will improve the seating and experience of supporters in the Sir Trevor Brooking and Bobby Moore bringing fans closer to the pitch
The concept, which has initially been presented to a meeting of West Ham United’s Official Supporters’ Board, will bring the vast majority of fans in the lower tiers of both stands closer to the pitch, many by more than four metres, with the stand being squared off in line with a more traditional football stadium configuration behind the goals.
The first step in this process has been for the Club to write to supporters who currently hold a Season Ticket in these stands advising them of the intention to explore the opportunity further and the Club is committed to keeping supporters fully informed throughout the process. The primary goal of the project is to improve the overall fan experience inside the Stadium, in line with feedback from supporters, and in doing so move thousands of supporters closer to the action. It is also quicker and more straight-forward to install and remove, increasing the availability of the Stadium for events throughout the summer as well as reducing the annual costs of operating the multi-use Stadium.
Karren Brady, Vice Chairman of West Ham United said: “Last year I re-stated the Club’s commitment to supporters that we were constantly working hard to continue to enhance the matchday experience at every level. My team and I have been working hard in the background with Stadium management, mindful that seating is something supporters wanted us to explore and we have listened. Following positive feedback on the initial concept we are pleased that we are now in a position to be able to move forward. As part of the process it is important, first and foremost, that we consult with fans currently in those stands on any proposals and have already started that process. The Club and Stadium are committed to working together to ensure we have a home that our fans deserve and can be proud of.”
Lyn Garner, Chief Executive of London Stadium owners London Legacy Development Corporation, said: “We are pleased to have a proposal which brings fans closer to the pitch which we know is something the supporters and Club want. The atmosphere at the Stadium has been fantastic this season and this layout will help build on that momentum.
“It will also be another important step in getting the most efficient seat moves. This is a multi-use Stadium bringing major global events to London such as Major League Baseball, athletics and international music stars which, along with Premier League football, benefits the local and city-wide economy. This is a further example of the efficiencies and improvements we are driving to create a sustainable business for the long-term.”
“We continue to work closely with West Ham United, our main partners, so we have a Stadium that meets everyone’s needs.”
I was quite surprised to receive this email this morning as it seemed to have gone quiet and I really hope they do move forward with this.
I went to PalaceVsWestham the other day, (I was sat in the palace end with a friend) and man it made me miss the Boleyn. I was in row 2, I could reach the players & it made me realise how far away I was in my seat (row 10). The atmosphere was great and I walked out disappointed thinking about returning to my normal seat at home! ( to be clear I am not one of those moaners about moving, I think overall its a good leap forward)
If they are going to do this why don’t they at the same point make those ends safe standing ? Seems like a no brainer doesn’t it ?
My only concern with safe standing is that it’s quite a shallow slope, and not being the tallest chap (5’10) I sometimes struggle to see. If they bring it all forward the slope will get shallower still. They’ll never do it but lowering the level of the pitch would help the situation massively
They could have a height restriction on the forward seats 😉 only joking of course
Not for the last 20 + years you havent LJ and since they oppend the Dr Martins stand 2001 those in the east and west stands where almost as far away as we are at the LS
You are right about one thing selhurst park dose remind you of the old boleyn
Tight on room cant get a drink luke warm pies cant get into the toilets then cant get out of them and the whole place smelling of p—
Me personally i like our new house
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