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West Ham's London Stadium matchday experience review

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The West Ham Way says minutes from West Ham's 13 October Fan Advisory Board meeting describe a major review of standing, singing, atmosphere and family sections at London Stadium.

The proposals remain under review and depend on funding and cooperation with the stadium operator.

No-Guff Summary

  • The West Ham Way says the club plans a major review of how standing, singing, atmosphere and family sections work at London Stadium.
  • Its account of the Fan Advisory Board minutes also raises slow entry for supporters.
  • No changes are approved in this account. The proposals face financial constraints and require work with London Stadium.
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Fan Advisory Board account describes stadium section review

Ten years into life at London Stadium, West Ham are looking at where supporters stand, sing and sit with their families. The West Ham Way says minutes from the 13 October Fan Advisory Board meeting describe a major review of those sections and the atmosphere, to be taken forward by the board's Matchday Experience working group over the coming months. The article does not link to the minutes.

The outlet says the minutes also record the board's complaint that entry times have not noticeably improved in ten years. Entrance tents and security screening are among the ideas discussed. These are proposals, not agreed changes, and the article says they are subject to financial constraints and work with London Stadium.

Sources

  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should prioritise singing sections and faster stadium entry, while noting that the club’s proposals are subject to financial constraints and working with London Stadium.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that proposed changes to supporter sections could help the London Stadium atmosphere, but says the ground’s design and West Ham’s slow starts are more fundamental problems.