Wasps rugby club has been put up for sale and anticipates returning to its historic base in West London. The decision was taken by owner Steve Hayes after Wycombe District Council withdrew its support for a new complex in the Booker area of the town. Wasps have shared Adams Park with Wycombe Wanderers, also owned by Hayes, since 2002. One of the difficulties is access to and from the ground which is along a single road through an industrial estate.
Wasps rugby club has been put up for sale and anticipates returning to its historic base in West London. The decision was taken by owner Steve Hayes after Wycombe District Council withdrew its support for a new complex in the Booker area of the town. Wasps have shared Adams Park with Wycombe Wanderers, also owned by Hayes, since 2002. One of the difficulties is access to and from the ground which is along a single road through an industrial estate.
This may create an opportunity for QPR. Wasps were tenants at Loftus Road for six years before moving to Wycombe. QPR owner Tony Fernandes has made it clear that he does not want to buy a rugby club. However, QPR are thinking of a move to a new stadium, possibly on the Television Centre site at White City. A ground share with Wasps would increase the viability of the plan.
Chelsea also have an eye on the Television Centre site and might be interested in a ground share. This could also apply to Fulham, although any new stadium they build may be south of the river.