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West Ham United FC
Boleyn Ground

The Ground


On one side of the ground is the impressive looking Dr Martens Stand that was opened in 2001. This large two tiered stand (which is reputedly the largest league ground stand in London), has a capacity of 15,000. Its most striking feature can only be seen externally, where an elaborate facade comprising of two castle turrets has been built around the reception area entrance. The turrets have been modelled on those appearing on the club crest. It is nice to see a Club actually trying to instil some character into a new stand. Opposite is the smaller two tiered East Stand, which was opened in 1969. Both ends are large, smart, two tiered stands.
In the North East and South West corners there are video screens installed as well as an electronic score board in the South West corner. There is also a Digital Clock above The Bobby Moore Stand.

Just
outside the ground near the Boleyn Pub, is the handsome statue of England Captain Bobby Moore, holding aloft the World Cup Trophy which England won in 1966. The statue shows Moore being hoisted aloft by
fellow West Ham players Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters with Everton defender Ray Wilson.

Future Ground Developments

West Ham's intention to leave Upton Park, has moved a step closer, with the Club having been chosen as the preferred bidder to become the tenants of the new London Olympic Stadium in Stratford, East London. The stadium which will have its 80,000 capacity reduced to 60,000 after the games have finished in 2012, will also retain its athletics running track. It will cost around £95m to convert the stadium for long term use, such as the provision of a permanent roof and corporate hospitality facilities. If things go to plan, then West Ham could be kicking off in their new home for the start of the 2013/14 season.

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Last Updated: 12 February 2011