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Spurs win right to challenge 2012 stadium decision Spurs win right to challenge 2012 stadium decision
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Tottenham Hotspur have won the right to challenge the decision to hand over the 2012 Olympic Stadium to football rivals West Ham. Tottenham Hotspur have won the right to challenge the decision to hand over the 2012 Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London, to football rivals West Ham.
The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) opted for a joint bid put forward by West Ham and Newham Council.The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) opted for a joint bid put forward by West Ham and Newham Council.
Spurs made a second attempt to secure a judicial review of the decision, claiming the move was unfair.Spurs made a second attempt to secure a judicial review of the decision, claiming the move was unfair.
A High Court judge ruled Tottenham had an "arguable" case, and a further hearing will be held in October. A High Court judge ruled Tottenham had an "arguable" case, and a full hearing will begin on 18 October.
The OPLC said it will not be commenting on the decision as the case is ongoing.
Leyton Orient was also a party in the application seeking judicial review alongside Spurs.Leyton Orient was also a party in the application seeking judicial review alongside Spurs.
Mr Justice Collins said the decisions made by both the OPLC and Newham Council, which promised a £40m loan to West Ham, should be reviewed.
The West Ham bid, approved by the OPLC, will remain on hold until a decision is reached in the judicial review, he added.
Dinah Rose QC, for Tottenham, argued that the £40m promise by Newham was "a critical component" of the bid and gave an unfair economic advantage to the bid through "state aid or through state resources".
Following the ruling, Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn said: "This is a great day for the little man.
"We haven't won the war but we have won a major battle.
"Now we will at least get the opportunity for our case to be heard. We feel we've been totally ignored in the process so far, and that can't be right."
'Negotiations with mayor'
However, Spurs are also involved in talks with London Mayor Boris Johnson to remain near White Hart Lane in Tottenham, north London.However, Spurs are also involved in talks with London Mayor Boris Johnson to remain near White Hart Lane in Tottenham, north London.
After negotiations on Tuesday it was thought the club is close to striking a deal to build a new stadium, according to BBC London's Adrian Warner.After negotiations on Tuesday it was thought the club is close to striking a deal to build a new stadium, according to BBC London's Adrian Warner.
Spurs had been looking for government and mayoral support over their plans for a bigger ground at a site in Northumberland Park, near White Hart Lane, for several months.Spurs had been looking for government and mayoral support over their plans for a bigger ground at a site in Northumberland Park, near White Hart Lane, for several months.
Any deal with Mr Johnson is expected to involve public funding, which the mayor has already said he supports.Any deal with Mr Johnson is expected to involve public funding, which the mayor has already said he supports.
Earlier, the mayor said: "I think it's good news if it is true that Spurs has decided it will remain in Tottenham - an important boost to the community there and I'm pleased that we're going to be working with Spurs to see if we can sort out the regeneration issues in that area."Earlier, the mayor said: "I think it's good news if it is true that Spurs has decided it will remain in Tottenham - an important boost to the community there and I'm pleased that we're going to be working with Spurs to see if we can sort out the regeneration issues in that area."
'Political sensitivity' 'Unfair state aid'
Dinah Rose QC, for Tottenham, said the future of the venue in Stratford, east London, after the Games was of "considerable public importance". Miss Rose said: "The question of what happens to it (stadium)when the Games are over next summer is obviously a matter of very considerable importance as well as political sensitivity.
She said: "Some £500m has been spent on the Olympic Stadium.
"The question of what happens to it when the games are over next summer is obviously a matter of very considerable importance as well as political sensitivity.
"It is very important the stadium should be, and should be seen to be, lawfully disposed of after the games are over.""It is very important the stadium should be, and should be seen to be, lawfully disposed of after the games are over."
Miss Rose argued the OPLC's decision to opt for West Ham had been unfair.Miss Rose argued the OPLC's decision to opt for West Ham had been unfair.
In February, the OPLC, which considered a joint bid from Tottenham and the AEG sport and entertainment group and a second joint bid from West Ham and the London Borough of Newham, declared the package from West Ham as its "preferred bid".In February, the OPLC, which considered a joint bid from Tottenham and the AEG sport and entertainment group and a second joint bid from West Ham and the London Borough of Newham, declared the package from West Ham as its "preferred bid".
Miss Rose said Tottenham was "excluded" when the government and the mayor supported that decision.Miss Rose said Tottenham was "excluded" when the government and the mayor supported that decision.
'Unfair state aid' In the bid, Newham Council promised a £40m loan to West Ham, which Miss Rose said amounted to "state aid".
In the bid, Newham Council promised a £40m loan to West Ham, which Miss Rose said was "a critical component" of the bid and gave an unfair economic advantage through "state aid or through state resources".
She added that no bank would have given such a loan to a club in a "precarious financial state".She added that no bank would have given such a loan to a club in a "precarious financial state".
Citing these arguments, Miss Rose said it was "unlawful" for the OPLC to choose West Ham and Newham Council's bid.Citing these arguments, Miss Rose said it was "unlawful" for the OPLC to choose West Ham and Newham Council's bid.
Miss Rose said Spurs wanted a judicial review of Newham Council's decision to lend £40m to West Ham, the OPLC's decision to opt for the joint Newham and West Ham bid and the decisions of Boris Johnson and the government to back the OPLC. Miss Rose said Spurs wanted a judicial review of Newham Council's decision, the OPLC's decision to opt for West Ham and the decisions of Boris Johnson and the government to back the OPLC.
A High Court judge turned down Tottenham and Orient's first appeal for a judicial review in June.A High Court judge turned down Tottenham and Orient's first appeal for a judicial review in June.
If the club drop this second judicial review bid, West Ham are expected to be able to go ahead with their plans to move into the £486m Olympic Stadium, by 2014.If the club drop this second judicial review bid, West Ham are expected to be able to go ahead with their plans to move into the £486m Olympic Stadium, by 2014.
Under West Ham's plan, it is understood London's hopes of staging the 2017 World Athletics Championships would be boosted.Under West Ham's plan, it is understood London's hopes of staging the 2017 World Athletics Championships would be boosted.
Spurs have played at White Hart Lane since 1899.Spurs have played at White Hart Lane since 1899.