West Ham announce record number of season ticket renewals ahead of second campaign at London Stadium

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Sam Long1 June 2017

West Ham have announced a record number of season ticket renewals for the 2017-18 season.

More than 90% of the club's 52,000 season ticket holders have opted to renew, while supporters on the waiting list have registered their desire to purchase the remaining seats.

The Hammers moved into the London Stadium last year and are set to boast the highest number of season ticket holders of any club in the capital, with Arsenal their closest challengers, for the second season running.

Co-chairman David Sullivan is delighted to have received such a positive response and believes the club's fans have proved they deserved to watch football on a bigger stage than the Boleyn Ground.

Sullivan said: “Once again, our supporters have shown magnificent commitment and devotion to West Ham United.

“When we took the decision to move our football club to London Stadium, we did so with the belief and confidence that our fanbase was deserving of a bigger and better stage.

“The season ticket renewal figure for next season only serves to emphasise that fact, but I am still amazed and overwhelmed by the loyalty and dedication of our supporters."

Despite such a widespread appetite to see West Ham in action, Slaven Bilic's side endured a difficult season on the pitch.

The Hammers flirted with relegation before eventually finishing 11th with a total of 45 points.

Bilic is keen to add to his squad, having already signed Pablo Zabaleta, in an attempt to climb the table and Sullivan has vowed to reward fans for their unwavering support.

He added: “They have followed us through thick and thin, and shown tremendous faith throughout the first season at our new home.

"Our focus now is to do everything we can to reward that faith with success on the pitch next season.”

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