With the move to the Olympic Stadium, Mark Noble believes West ham are drawing closer to join the Premier League elite.
Under Slaven Bilic the Hammers have performed above average, sitting in 5th place with eight games to go. Five of which are home games, which will ensure a full-hearted performance from the East London boys.
“We are moving to the Olympic Stadium and we have been told the 54,000 capacity will be increased to 60,000. That shows you the way the club’s going,” said Noble.
Other than that, West Ham still have a shot at the FA Cup semi finals, with another home game against Manchester United.
It will only get better, Nobes thinks. The lucrative television deal will be active starting the 2016-17 season.
“And the money in the game now means we are able to keep hold of our best players. Most of the ‘lesser’ clubs in football can buy equally good players.
“We’ve just signed Dimitri Payet for another five years. We’ve signed Manu Lanzini. We have Cheikhou Kouyate on a long contract.
The epicentre of English football is shifting, with Leicester, Tottenham, Southampton and West Ham putting in great performances this season. Three of the named clubs are pushing for Champions League football, disappointing the fans of the old hierarchy of top football clubs.
“The board have done a great job in getting everyone. That shows you the ambition at the club.”
Will the old boys network of the footballing elite crumble under the lucrative television deal, or will they maintain their monopoly position?
