WEST HAM might not be challenging for any trophies this season.
But the capital club have still managed to win one prize – Stadium of the Year.
West Ham’s London Stadium has been crowned ‘Stadium of the Year’Getty Images
The infamous London Stadium has been plagued by a number of problems after becoming the Hammers’ new home last summer.
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Fans were gutted when the Irons quit Upton Park for the former London 2012 Olympic cauldron.
And the arena’s sheer size has come in for criticism, with supporters claiming they are unable to see the action on the pitch properly.
The former London 2012 Olympics arena has encountered a number of issuesGetty Images
There have also been numerous outbreaks of violence, with a lack of police, stewards and proper security cited by many.
Just yesterday, a 51-year-old man charged on to the pitch to confront Eden Hazard when the Belgian scored during Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham.
While season ticket prices are set to be frozen in a desperate bid to keeps fans flocking.
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But despite issues amongst the football fans, Stadium Database have named it the top stadium around after a vote by architectural experts.
It beat off competition from other grounds including the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul, Turkey, and Stadion FK Krasnodar in Russia.
One judge said: “The final result feels fresh and new, and the integration into the surrounding park is quite well done.”
Another added: “Super-light cover structure, smart incorporation of floodlighting and flexibility make it a spectacular masterpiece of engineering.”
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