The details pertaining to West Ham United's occupancy of the Olympic Stadium are to be revealed, after an appeal against the original decision by the Information Commissioner was rejected.
The London Legacy Development Corporation were told today that barring a fresh appeal they must finally publicise full conditions of the contract between the corporation and West Ham United FC, who begin a 99-year lease at the Stratford complex this summer.And that news has delighted members of the fans coalition, a body comprising of supporters from 14 clubs who have been calling for transparacy regarding the deal for the last two years.
"We’re naturally delighted with the outcome, as we see this as an issue of fairness to the taxpayer, to clubs near and far, and to football as a whole," said a spokesman for the group.
"We now respectfully request that the LLDC do what is right, waive the right to an appeal, and publish the deal in full so that it can be properly assessed and its implications understood.
"Naturally, due process has to be completed, and though the LLDC’s appeal has been dismissed, it will be their decision as to whether they want to continue to pursue a case that has fallen at every hurdle – with the further financial cost to the taxpayer that will bring."
Supporters involved in the coalition include fans from Tottenham, Charlton, AFC Wimbledon, Leicester City, Orient and Fulham.
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