West Ham and England legend Sir Geoff Hurst says moving to the Olympic Stadium is ‘brilliant’ and he is astonished by the season ticket sales so far.
The Hammers averaged the tenth highest stadium attendance in the Premier League last season with 34,819; 96.9 per cent of the Boleyn Ground’s full capacity.
Incredibly, 52,000 supports have already purchased season tickets for the upcoming Premier League season – a new Club record and a figure only bettered by Manchester United.
Hurst, when speaking on Alan Brazil’s Sports Breakfast, talked up the brilliance of moving to the Olympic Stadium and the significance of the season ticket sales.
“For us it’s brilliant, great season last year, 52,000 season tickets we’ve sold, absolutely unbelievable,” Hurst said.
The big issue initially two years ago was whether we were going to fill the stadium.
“We’re now looking to extend it (for a second time from 60,000 to 66,000) before we’ve even kicked a ball there.
“It’s a brilliant time for the club and I think selling 52,000 (season tickets) from an average gate at the Boleyn in the past of 35,000, is astonishing. The way they’ve marketed it is brilliant and giving kids the chance to buy a season ticket for £99, that is developing you new fans, it’s a great move.”
West Ham play their first match at the Olympic Stadium on August 7th, against Italian giants Juventus.
