Upton Park .. that's what it was called when I made my only visit; 24th February 2004.The ground is the absolute antithesis of the Cottage and it was only the glamour of the FA Cup that got me to the place. Wondered about the wisdom in that because for most of the game Alan Pardew's side pummelled us. But then what a glorious last quarter of an hour. Brian McBride then Barry Hayles and finally as the whistle was about blow Luis Boa Morte Link to a match report: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/feb/25/match.westhamunited Guess Upton/Boleyn can be a vibrant arena for some, just not the right kind for me though. And, don't know the detail of how they're going adapt the Olympic Stadium but having been a few times (for World Cup Rugby), struggle to envisage how any atmosphere will be generated.
