EPL Outfit Tottenham Seek Further Clarification over Olympic Stadium Decision

The North London club has been desperate to consolidate their high rising status within European football by securing a move to a greater capacity stadium. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had originally planned to redevelop the site of the current ground, but has since publicly stated that the plan is no longer viable, due to Haringey council and English Heritage building restrictions.

And it is for this reason that Levy attempted to hijack West Ham’s plans to attain the Olympic stadium after the 2012 Olympics. This decision was not without controversy, as the London public could not accept Tottenham’s proposal to demolish large parts of the newly built stadium and removing the running track.

The 2012 Olympic committee in particular saw this as completely unacceptable as it contradicts their pledge to leave an athletics legacy after the games.

Tottenham’s counter argument was that they could leave a meaningful legacy by redeveloping the current Crystal Palace athletics ground in south London. Levy and company also felt that West Ham’s plans were simply not economically viable, as West Ham may get relegated from the EPL this season, and that they will struggle to fill such an enormous ground on a weekly basis in England's second tier.

In the end, the West Ham bid had prevailed and Tottenham's response has not exactly been gracious. Levy had stated that the club would seek legal advice and take matters from there. Well, the club has revealed today through their official website that they have received legal advice and are now contemplating further action.

"At this stage the Club has not issued any proceedings against the Olympic Park Legacy Company (the OPLC) or any other party in respect of the decision regarding the award of the Olympic Stadium. The Club's lawyers have written letters to the OPLC, the Mayor of London, the Minister of Sport and the Secretary of State for Local Government and a separate letter to the London Borough of Newham raising a number of concerns with the processes which led to the award.

"The letters also requested—in the interests of transparency—for the provision of certain information concerning the processes, which the Club considers that it is entitled to. Tottenham Hotspur will determine its next step as and when it receives a response to these letter."