The Olympic Stadium: How the Hammers Struck Gold
Dan Roan investigates the deal, being paid for by the public to the tune of millions of pounds, to convert the Olympic Stadium into a home fit for West Ham Football Club.
It's costing taxpayers hundreds of millions to convert the Olympic Stadium into a home fit for West Ham Football Club. With the amount spiralling, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sports Editor Dan Roan investigates a deal that is shrouded in secrecy, and that could make the club owners even richer while leaving us to foot the bill.
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West Ham: Taxpayers to meet Olympic Stadium running costs
West Ham United will have many of the running costs met by the taxpayer when they move to the Β£700m Olympic Stadium next year, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has learnt.
Critics say it means the Premier League club will get their new home virtually rent free.
Β to occupy the stadium, which was built for the London 2012 Olympics, and are expected to move from their Upton Park ground in August 2016.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dan Roan |
| Producer | Sankha Guha |
| Editor | Dippy Chaudhary |
Broadcasts
Thu 6 Aug 2015 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One London- Thu 6 Aug 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only
- Fri 7 Aug 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only