Why target West Ham?

This is going to be positive! I leave it to others to produce a different list if they wish.

The opportunity is there
At some time in the next two years, the current owners will be looking for a buyer.

The opportunity was there in 2003 and it was missed, mainly because the organisation was not in place. This time let us make sure it is!

The reputation of the club
For at least the last 60 years, West Ham has enjoyed and deserved a reputation for

• playing attractive football
• encouraging young players to succeed at the highest level
• having supporters who appreciate the game

These are valuable assets which should be preserved for succeeding generations.

The money can be found
Yes, even in these difficult economic times. This is the time for wise investments and long-term planning.

From a rough comparison between Greater London and Greater Barcelona, we find that there are 35 inhabitants per top-division seat in London compared with the corresponding figure in Barcelona of 20. This suggest that there is considerable scope for increasing the number of top-division seats in London to satisfy potential demand. The present high percentage occupancy of seats would seem to support this view. Certainly most Premiership matches at Upton Park are sell-outs.

Next time
Finding the resources.