I can't claim to know, but I just don't believe that. You think Spurs were only pretending to want the stadium - fine, LLDC should have gone along with it and suggested they were the preferred bidder, as West Ham's proposal didn't look likely to be acceptable to the taxpayer. The fact is, West...
Agreed.
They could have given WH the choice of paying more or no deal. Personally I'd have preferred it to be knocked down and have flats built. As it is, that will happen at Upton Park anyway.
I do blame the politicians.
It's really quite upsetting to see our money being thrown at rich businessmen like that.
Every other club has to pay for their stadium, just for the 25 days use.