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claret on my shirt 9:03 Tue Sep 13
Club Statement on Watford / Stadium issues

How to talk for ever and say fuck all , your views please

West Ham United undertook a full investigation into the crowd issues immediately after Saturday’s game with Watford and today held a productive meeting with stadium owners E20.

Whilst West Ham United do not hold the Safety Certificate (this is held by LS185) or control the security at the stadium, the Club is doing everything possible within its jurisdiction to help provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all supporters.

It is important that we recognise the vast majority who have attended the first five fixtures played at London Stadium have been outstanding with their behaviour and support. They, like all at West Ham United, do not want their reputation or the Club’s to be tarnished by the minority.

Today, the Club have insisted that E20 guarantee a police presence in the Stadium.

In addition, the Club have also specified a number of essential important improvements to match day operations moving forward, including the need for LS185 to bolster the stewarding and security operation in terms of numbers, but also in terms of the level training and experience they have dealing with Premier League football matches.

E20 confirmed today that immediate action is being taken on the issues raised. The Club will work tirelessly with them to ensure London Stadium continues to be the inclusive and family-friendly environment that all parties have worked so hard to achieve.

This includes a more robust and secure line of segregation between the home and visiting fans as specified by the Club. We have been assured this will be in place ahead of the next match.

The Club has already taken action to improve all match day elements within their control, including the relocation of young children and families from areas where the fans are more vociferous and the issuing of season long bans for supporters engaging in antisocial behaviour.

The Club is working hard to move likeminded supporters into areas to enhance their match day experience. This process commenced ahead of the Watford game and has already proved successful in key areas. The Club will continue prioritising this approach around the stadium.

In relation to Saturday’s match against Watford:
• 10 individuals were ejected from the Stadium.

• No arrests were made.

• The Club received seven complaints in relation to standing, although 40 reports were received in relation to the antisocial behaviour in the stands.

The Club would appeal to supporters to report any incidents directly to the Club, as all reported complaints and incidents are fully investigated, in conjunction with a full review of CCTV footage from the day, with a view to issuing further bans where appropriate.

Supporters are requested to provide as much information as possible, as the more intelligence the Club have the more proactive and focused all efforts to clamp down on antisocial behaviour will be. The Club will act on every piece of evidence all of which will be collated and treated in the strictest of confidence.

The Club now appeals to all supporters to come together and support West Ham in the famous way we have historically been so proud of.

LAF 6:57 Wed Sep 14
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We lost a match that we ought to have won. Losing is part of sport but, losing 4-2 when 2 in front is even more frustrating. However, I believe that most of this hysteria would not have taken place if we had beaten Watford. Yeah there are teething problems such as family enclosures and it is a bit of a fook up but - some on here need to get a grip. Media too, who are also focusing in on us and turning the whole thing into a circus. A few pleasing results will soon wash this nonsense away.

Gavros 2:29 Wed Sep 14
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you going as well OTB?

They invited me as they head i was the daddy of the BML.

On The Ball 1:57 Wed Sep 14
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Gavros - big test this though - new caterers, new buffet.... will it match up? I'm thinking of storming in.

AKA ERNIE 1:53 Wed Sep 14
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Kaka let me know where you're drinking mate

Gavros 1:51 Wed Sep 14
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yeah Im going. Free buffet innit.

B6NY B 1:50 Wed Sep 14
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This should have been an exciting time for the club, it's actually so bad it's laughable.

BetterthanKaka 1:48 Wed Sep 14
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See you Saturday for a hug, Ern?

AKA ERNIE 1:46 Wed Sep 14
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No just reply to posters posting shit

Buster 1:36 Wed Sep 14
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You been invited to the SAB meeting next week, gavvy son?

You busy cunt.

penners28 1:35 Wed Sep 14
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You got a thing for me at the moment Rocky, sorry ERN?

simon.s 1:26 Wed Sep 14
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Outside it's an even bigger logistical nightmare, which I'm sure the OB are really looking forward to, with the bigger games in the future.

Stepney.Ammer 1:26 Wed Sep 14
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ATHammer 11:21 Tue Sep 13

Great post, well said.

I haven't been to a game yet at the new place but it is clear that it has been handled poorly by the club.

Whilst I certainly don't agree with some of the things Johnson has said and in the manor he has sometimes come across, he has got be credited for getting a lot his concerns bang on.

Such a shame the club did not actively encourage like minded fans i.e. to get seats together, whilst also making sure there was a family stand and making it clear to families etc that some parts of the ground were where the 'more vociferous' would be.

AKA ERNIE 1:20 Wed Sep 14
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Andy great post mate and pretty much spot on just a shame was followed a point scoring post by pennies.

I agree with all you said and can see a he'll of a lot of empty seats v southampton.

Gavros 1:12 Wed Sep 14
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how the fuck does it take 2 and a half months to put a radio system in?

They probably have to launch a tender for it to stop CHARLTON trying to take them to court over state aid.

Johnson 1:10 Wed Sep 14
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But you let them out into what?

A big open space impossible to police.

simon.s 1:09 Wed Sep 14
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Well that's my point. No OB required until the big boys tip up, but when you let two sets of fans out at the same time, ala Bournemouth, and a thin line of ill equipped stewards, and some gobby away fans, be they Watford, or even Accrington for that matter, you have potential trouble, which is exactly what has happened.

ornchurch ammer 12:57 Wed Sep 14
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Wing it?
The fixtures have been cherry picked. How could we have had an easier opening few fixtures?

simon.s 12:37 Wed Sep 14
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Of course, NS.


But I reckon they thought they could wing it 'til then.

RichyP 12:35 Wed Sep 14
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how the fuck does it take 2 and a half months to put a radio system in?

ornchurch ammer 11:57 Wed Sep 14
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Well done Johnson.

I only saw the gap for the first time a year ago at the first rugby game there between BaaBaas and Samoa.

Northern Sold 11:49 Wed Sep 14
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Few other's I'd worry about before that simon son...

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