West Ham United’s London Stadium can offer the best matchday experience for fans, that is according to a survey undertaken by Premier Inn.
Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium finished in second place in the survey, whilst the King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City, was in third. 150 people took part in the survey which took a number of different factors into account, including the ticket prices, number and quality of pubs nearby, distance to the nearest major train station, average attendance and how modern the stadium is.
It is a little surprising to see the London Stadium finish top of the pile, given the criticism it has received from Hammers fans in particular. Indeed, many of the east London club’s supporters do not like their new ground, with one describing it as “soulless” recently (The Guardian).
Many West Ham fans can’t believe the result of the survey and have taken to Twitter to suggest that it is completely wrong, with one even suggesting that the London Stadium’s matchday experience as “absolutely shocking.”
Here is what some had to say…
What a load of rubbish that is, worst stadium in the league, who did they survey athletics supporters???
— Rodders ⚒ (@WHURODDERS) January 29, 2020
Sullivan, Gold and Brady’s propaganda machine in full swing! pic.twitter.com/BnJbOrRvqp
— Boleyn Badger (@smithatd) January 29, 2020
Not to west ham supporters.
— David Hammer (@Dave49Hammer) January 29, 2020
Why peddle this rubbish..speak to the fans.
— Rambler (@imramblingon) January 29, 2020
Oh wow, compiled by someone who clearly has never had to experience it on a match day, it’s absolutely shocking with no regard for the loyal fan base at all!
— Searsy (@SEARSY_WHU) January 29, 2020
What, losing every week and being 26 miles from the pitch. Great experience that
— Christian (@Christian_Bogan) January 29, 2020
Your having a laugh, both home and away fans can’t stand this place
— ⚒ Creedy ⚒ (@creedcrocsta) January 29, 2020
What a load of rubbish
— Herts (@Herts53087449) January 29, 2020
Got to be a joke surely
— Kevin Church (@kevinchurch28) January 29, 2020
I have a season ticket, and I can tell you that this is utter nonsense. The seats are nice, you don’t get wet if it rains and there is WiFi. That’s about it.
The team are awful, it’s devoid of atmosphere. Away fans get in the home end, and everything is overpriced.— Tom Wells (@TomWellsLSF) January 29, 2020
West Ham fans, what are your thoughts on the results of this survey? Let us know below…
