Orient may move in Olympic deal
Submitted by WG on Sun, 27/02/2011 - 09:32
Leyton Orient are threatening to seek a judicial review of the decision to allow West Ham to move to the Olympic Stadium. In a letter sent to two government departments and Boris Johnson who have to approve the deal, chairman Barry Hearn says that such a decision could result in the eventual extinction of the Brisbane Road club.
However, Orient are sensibly keeping their options open. Waltham Forest council are backing the club and have suggested a move to the post-Games stadium at Eton Manor. Another possibility is the Olympic hockey stadium.
In any event Orient want financial compensation from West Ham if they are allowed to play in the Olympic Stadium.
