Gold: ‘Stewards could not cope’

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West Ham chairman David Gold has admitted the number fans standing during their game with Bournemouth meant stewards could not cope.

The club’s first Premier League match at the London Stadium saw the team win 1-0 through Michail Antonio’s late header.

While that ensured a positive start to top-flight football at the venue, there were significant problems with supporters standing during the game.

West Ham displayed messages asking spectators to sit down and Newham Council have said they will not lift the ground’s capacity above 57,000 until the persistent offending stops.

There were similar issues during previous games there against Domzale in the Europa League qualifiers and in a friendly against …

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