Brady hopeful of stadium 'lock-out'

Brady hopeful of stadium 'lock-out'

Published Jul. 27, 2010 7:11 a.m. ET

The Hammers confirmed earlier this year they want to leave their existing Upton Park home for the Olympic Stadium, while London mayor Boris Johnson is also keen on a football club taking over the running costs of the venue. The Premier League club believe switching home grounds will cost them £125million and have asked the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC), who are responsible for the future of the London 2012 venues, for a six-month "lock-out" to hold exclusive talks on the deal. And, two years before the Olympics start, Brady told www.insidethegames.biz: "We'll hear by the end of the month whether we've got it [the lock-out deal]. "I would never say I'm 100% but I expect to get it. It's a no-brainer and it's absolutely right for the club and community." West Ham's main rivals are American entertainment giant AEG, who own the O2 Arena. A spokeswoman for the OPLC added: "The market testing has captured genuine interest from a range of organisations in the sports, events, investment and education sectors. "We are building on this momentum and working closely with interested parties to move towards a formal procurement process."

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