'There's bad blood - Keith Wyness slams Seb Coe over West Ham stadium latest
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Fri 3 April 2026 11:30, UK Seb Coe should have resolved a dispute with West Ham United behind the scenes and not in public.That is the view of Keith Wyness, as the former Everton chief executive speaks exclusively to Football Insider, on West Ham’s desire not to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.The event, which would take place in August or September, would clash with West Ham’s league fixtures in the football season.West Ham’s current stance may mean London can not host the event, which is held over three weeks, despite backing from the Mayor of London and the Government.A solution for the London Stadium to host the event could aid West Ham financially, with the club having recorded a loss of £104.2million in their latest accounts. 💰West Ham United Finance Update💰 Inside the transfer budget, PSR compliance, ownership investment, and the latest London Stadium commercial news. VISIT THE WEST HAM FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES West Ham in ‘strong position’ in World Athletics disputeEverton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes West Ham have a “very strong claim” not to host the World Athletic Championships.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that Coe and Keely Hodgkinson could have been “more friendly” to West Ham.Total Revenue£228mCommercial Revenue£56mGross Financial Debt£21mOperating Expenses£366mWest Ham’s 2024-25 financial accounts.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “They’re asking for three weeks during September, which is prime football season.
“West Ham right now, they need the cash. And so there could have been a settlement made behind the scenes or some sweeteners put in place for West Ham to not have made this battle become public.
“West Ham know they’ve got a strong hand, and certainly World Athletics and Seb Coe have played it terribly. They played it all wrong, and they could have been much more friendly to West Ham.”West Ham set to suffer further financial blowWest Ham’s financial situation, and need for extra revenue, could get desperate next season if the club are relegated from the Premier League.Sports business expert Lukasz Baczek told Football Insider that the value of West Ham’s shirt sponsor could drop by £7m in the Championship.The Hammers may only be able to command up to £4m a year on any deal in the second tier, due to less exposure.Amazing Thailand are believed to be in talks with West Ham over becoming their new shirt sponsor, with Premier League rules prohibiting gambling companies from next season. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.