In these unique and troubling times, there is a general consensus that we should all stick together in order to get through the potentially dreadful possibility of casualties rates along similar lines to those suffered by both Italy and Spain. Barclays Premier League Clubs have all committed to helping out in any way they realistically can.
West Ham United are no exception, and along with fellow London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham, are in possession of large facilities that may be needed in order to supplement the newly built Nightingale Hospital at the O2 centre in the East of London. Whether it be to provide over night accommodation, or use of medical resources.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan and West Ham United have not enjoyed the best of relationships with the former accusing the club of 'taking advantage', and the latter accusing the Mayor of 'interference' in a situation that was not of his making, the Hammers hierarchy felt that Khan was using the London Stadium situation to gain brownie points' for political gain, and Khan felt that the Irons had 'gotten' too good a deal!
Fortunately, and as you would expect given the current circumstances, all previous issues have been put on the back burner and Khan has written to Premier League sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and West Ham, as well as Brentford, Charlton, Fulham, Millwall and QPR, requesting assistance, and his call has been heard loud and clear.
"I’m grateful for the hugely positive response we have received," said Khan."I have outlined what they can do to help our fantastic NHS as we work together to tackle coronavirus, the community spirit of London’s football clubs has shone through."
As well as providing skilled staff and stadium facilities, clubs have been asked to help with creating accommodation for NHS staff working away from self isolating families so they can continue to work, and care workers also require lodgings in order to stay close to the makeshift field hospitals being created in London.
It's good to see that the 'squabble' between West Ham United and Sadiq Khan has been put to one side in these 'once in a lifetime' circumstances, perhaps when things eventually return to normal, negotiations can resume, with both parties seeing a different side to the opposition. - Ed
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Sugo & brady
Are probably negotiating a slight discount as we speak!!
They don't want to even dare
They don't want to even dare dave.
Nice bit of news coming out
Nice bit of news coming out of football nev,instead of all this, how we gonna get the games back on from the money men,maybe this will put an end to it now.watford are doing the same offered the use of their Vicarage Road stadium,we need to forget football right now and concentrate on doing all we can to support the NHS.
Agree stan
Forget about football more important things to think about at the moment
O/T, Eddie Howe has become
O/T, Eddie Howe has become the first Premier League figure to take a voluntary pay cut,now let's see who other managers and player follow suit.
They all should be made to
They all should be made to take a cut,its been getting out of hand for years,its time to level this lot out to a more reasonable wage,heres hoping hey.
Spot on Essex,One thing is
Spot on Essex,One thing is for sure is that health workers are definitely worth more than professional footballers mate.
They most certainly are moore
They most certainly are moore 6.