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, BBC 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 £700m Olympic Stadium next year, the BBC has learnt.
Critics say it means the Premier League club will get their new home virtually rent free.
West Ham won the bid 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 |
