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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
West Ham open talks with ex-Newcastle star Callum Wilson after he turned down pay-as-you-play contract
WEST HAM are in talks to sign free agent Callum Wilson. Wilson, 33, Advertisement 3 West Ham are in talks to sign free agent Callum Wilson Credit: Getty Newcastle had decided against triggering their one-year option on Wilson which would have kept him on the same wage of about £45,000-a-week. The ex-England striker has long been admired at the London Stadium and talks are being held over an incentivised contract. The deal would involve an agreement where a player's wages are directly tied to the number of games they play, rather than a fixed salary. This type of contract is often offered to players with a history of injuries or those returning from long-term absences. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS West Ham released both Danny Ings and Michail Antonio at the end of last season. Antonio made a return to football with Wilson has Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The former Cherries man has also been looking towards life after football, working as a pundit on the Club World Cup this summer. suffered from injury issues at Newcastle but still scored 47 times in 113 Premier League appearances. Newcastle contract blunder could cost them Isak 3 Advertisement In the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, Wilson was Newcastle's top scorer. He was a late substitute in this year's Carabao Cup final where Newcastle ended their 56-year wait for silverware. 3 Advertisement
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
West Ham open talks with ex-Newcastle star Callum Wilson after he turned down pay-as-you-play contract
WEST HAM are in talks to sign free agent Callum Wilson. Wilson, 33, turned down a pay-as-you play deal at Newcastle, who decided against taking up an option to extend his deal this summer. 2 Newcastle had decided against triggering their one-year option on Wilson which would have kept him on the same wage of about £45,000-a-week. The ex-England striker has long been admired at the London Stadium and talks are being held over an incentivised contract. The deal would involve an agreement where a player's wages are directly tied to the number of games they play, rather than a fixed salary. This type of contract is often offered to players with a history of injuries or those returning from long-term absences. Wilson scored 47 goals in 113 appearances for the Magpies, but has struggled with back and hamstring injuries during his time with the club. West Ham released both Danny Ings and Michail Antonio at the end of last season. Antonio made a return to football with Jamaica following his horror crash in December, but has not agreed a new deal with West Ham. Wilson has attracted interest from newly-promoted Leeds United and will look to continue his Premier League career. The former Cherries man has also been looking towards life after football, working as a pundit on the Club World Cup this summer. Wilson suffered from injury issues at Newcastle but still scored 47 times in 113 Premier League appearances. Newcastle contract blunder could cost them Isak 2 In the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, Wilson was Newcastle 's top scorer. He was a late substitute in this year's Carabao Cup final where Newcastle ended their 56-year wait for silverware.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
West Ham face having to vacate London Stadium for weeks if major sporting event gets green light
The stadium hosted the event back in 2017 IRON IT OUT West Ham face having to vacate London Stadium for weeks if major sporting event gets green light Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WEST HAM may be forced to vacate the London Stadium for several weeks if the capital gets the green light to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Last Saturday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave his backing to a London bid to host the marquee track-and-field event in four years' time – this involves £45million of investment funding. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 West Ham could have to vacate the London Stadium for several weeks if London stages the 2029 World Athletics Championships Credit: Alamy 3 World Athletics President Seb Coe has said the process of landing the championships will be a 'competitive' one Credit: Sportsfile A decision will be made by World Athletics next year but president Seb Coe insists it will be a 'competitive' tender process with other cities bidding for the 2029 and 2031 editions at the same time. Yet World Athletics' preference is to host their Champs at the end of the outdoor athletics season, in the months of September or August. This would come into direct contact with the Hammers home Premier League matches that month and any European ties, should they qualify for the major competitions. Athletics bosses would require sufficient time before the start date to get the stadium ready for world-class action and this would mean lengthy talks behind-the-scenes. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL YELLOW MOAN Fans horrified by woke club's new kit 'designed by Year 11 on work experience' London was praised for its full crowds when it held the World Athletics Championships in 2017, five years after the highly-successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. UK Athletics Jack Buckner said: 'We will be in discussions with them. 'We are delighted to have the PM's backing. I mean we have been really keen to get this bid together. 'There's a ton of work. But to get to the start line, it feels great. And that level of backing and support is massive really. 3 The London Stadium hosted the World Athletics Championships in 2017 in front of packed crowds Credit: Rex Features BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'London has the crowd, the energy, the passion for the sport. This place touches a real deep emotional chord, people remember 2012 and 2017. 'It kind of feels like a home of the sport really.' Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for all matchdays SunSport has contacted West Ham for a response. A London Stadium spokesperson said: 'We are delighted that London Stadium is seen as a potential venue for the World Athletics Championships in 2029, one of the biggest events on the world sporting calendar. 'The 2017 Championships we hosted to sold out crowds were a huge success bringing investment and more than £100m in economic benefits to London. 'It is early days in the process for 2029, and full details of any bid are to be developed, including potential dates for the event. 'During this process we will work closely with all our stakeholders, including West Ham, to make sure any benefits to the venue, city and country are considered fully alongside all other requirements.' The Worlds are nine days in duration but organisers would need it in advance of that to set everything up inside and outside the stadium.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
West Ham face having to vacate London Stadium for weeks if major sporting event gets green light
WEST HAM may be forced to vacate the London Stadium for several weeks if the capital gets the green light to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Last Saturday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave his backing to a London bid to host the marquee track-and-field event in four years' time – this involves £45million of investment funding. 3 West Ham could have to vacate the London Stadium for several weeks if London stages the 2029 World Athletics Championships Credit: Alamy 3 World Athletics President Seb Coe has said the process of landing the championships will be a 'competitive' one Credit: Sportsfile A decision will be made by World Athletics next year but president Seb Coe insists it will be a 'competitive' tender process with other cities bidding for the 2029 and 2031 editions at the same time. Yet World Athletics' preference is to host their Champs at the end of the outdoor athletics season, in the months of September or August. This would Athletics bosses would require sufficient time before the start date to get the stadium ready for world-class action and this would mean lengthy talks behind-the-scenes. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL London was praised for its full crowds when it held the World Athletics Championships in 2017, five years after the highly-successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. UK Athletics Jack Buckner said: 'We will be in discussions with them. 'We are delighted to have the PM's backing. I mean we have been really keen to get this bid together. 'There's a ton of work. But to get to the start line, it feels great. And that level of backing and support is massive really. Most read in Football 3 The London Stadium hosted the World Athletics Championships in 2017 in front of packed crowds Credit: Rex Features BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'London has the crowd, the energy, the passion for the sport. This place touches a real deep emotional chord, people remember 2012 and 2017. 'It kind of feels like a home of the sport really.' Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for all matchdays SunSport has contacted A London Stadium spokesperson said: 'We are delighted that London Stadium is seen as a potential venue for the World Athletics Championships in 2029, one of the biggest events on the world sporting calendar. 'The 2017 Championships we hosted to sold out crowds were a huge success bringing investment and more than £100m in economic benefits to London. 'It is early days in the process for 2029, and full details of any bid are to be developed, including potential dates for the event. 'During this process we will work closely with all our stakeholders, including West Ham, to make sure any benefits to the venue, city and country are considered fully alongside all other requirements.' The Worlds are nine days in duration but organisers would need it in advance of that to set everything up inside and outside the stadium.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for ALL matchdays
WEST HAM have unveiled a stunning multi-million pound upgrade to the London Stadium ahead of next season. The Hammers have got their green fingers out this summer by installing a new set of solar panels on the roof of their 60,000-capacity home ground. Advertisement 5 West Ham's London Stadium has invested in solar panels Credit: Handout 5 The new project will help power the ground for all major events including Premier League matches Credit: Handout 5 The project cost £4.35m to complete Credit: Handout 5 It is estimated it will produce energy equivalent to 100 flights from London to New York Credit: Handout The feature consists of some 6,500 square metres of solar panels fully integrated into the stadium's roof, making it the largest investment of solar panels out of any UK stadium. This project - the first to be delivered under the wider Mayor of London's £500million Green Finance Fund - cost a whopping £4.35m to implement. However, the long-term gains are set to outweigh the short-term costs. This is because the energy produced by the panels will be enough to power the London Stadium for any major events throughout the year. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL This will include Premier League matches, concerts and international athletics. The company behind the project, Ameresco, estimate the system will generate 850,000 kWh annually, equal to over 200 tonnes of carbon emissions or 100 transatlantic flights from London to New York. And the addition has arrived just in time for the sold-out Diamond League Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend. CEO of UK Athletics, Jack Buckner, said: "We're incredibly proud that the Novuna London Athletics Meet is not only the biggest one-day athletics event in the world, but now also one of the most sustainable, powered by the very stadium that continues to set the global standard for sporting excellence. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The London Stadium is world-class in every sense, and these new solar panels show what can be achieved when innovation and legacy come together. "With a sold-out crowd this weekend, we can't wait to see the world's best athletes perform in an environment that leads the way both on and off the track." Premier League club share first images of incredible stadium upgrade plans With even more sustainable projects in the works for the stadium, it is hoped that by 2026 the stadium's overall energy consumption from the national grid will drop from 12 million kWh (recorded in 2022) to 8.5 million kWh annually. Advertisement London Stadium CEO, Graham Gilmore, added: "Sustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike—and as a world-class venue, we're proud to meet that expectation. "With 60,000 fans attending the Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend, it's incredibly exciting to be powering the event with energy generated right here on site. "We're committed to being part of the climate solution." Advertisement 5
