Leyton Orient are launching a legal challenge to West Ham’s sole occupancy of the Olympic Stadium. It was thought that the completion of a deal to give West Ham a 99-year lease was imminent, but it could now be delayed.
Orient want to ground share with West Ham and argue that the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) have not followed their own rules in the bidding process. LLDC insist that the processes have been robust, fair and transparent but Hearn says that he has supporting opinions from two Queen’s Counsel.
Leyton Orient are launching a legal challenge to West Ham’s sole occupancy of the Olympic Stadium. It was thought that the completion of a deal to give West Ham a 99-year lease was imminent, but it could now be delayed.
Orient want to ground share with West Ham and argue that the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) have not followed their own rules in the bidding process. LLDC insist that the processes have been robust, fair and transparent but Hearn says that he has supporting opinions from two Queen’s Counsel.
Orient owner Barry Hearn fears that if West Ham will move in a mile down the road, his club will die. However, becoming a kind of second string alternative to West Ham is not that attractive either.
It is doubtful whether most Orient fans live that close to the ground. Most fans move away from their original locations or inherit a family allegiance. If they wanted to watch Premiership football, they have plenty of alternatives within easy reach.