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Leyton Orient lose Olympic Stadium tenancy review bid Leyton Orient lose Olympic Stadium tenancy review bid
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Leyton Orient have lost their bid to win a judicial review into the decision to grant West Ham the tenancy of the Olympic Stadium.Leyton Orient have lost their bid to win a judicial review into the decision to grant West Ham the tenancy of the Olympic Stadium.
The club argued the London Legacy Development Corporation was wrong to award sole tenancy to the Hammers and wanted to share the use of the venue. The club argued the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) was wrong to award sole tenancy to the Hammers and wanted to share the venue.
Orient argued they did not want to "disrupt or delay" West Ham's move.Orient argued they did not want to "disrupt or delay" West Ham's move.
But lawyers for the corporation said their case was "unarguable" and "lacked merit". But at the High Court, Mr Justice Lewis said the LLDC was entitled to make the decision which was not "irrational".
At the High Court, Mr Justice Lewis said the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) had made the decisions it was entitled to make and those decisions were not irrational.
Earlier, Adam Lewis QC, representing the club, said: "Leyton Orient does not suggest that it would be viable as a sole occupant of the stadium.Earlier, Adam Lewis QC, representing the club, said: "Leyton Orient does not suggest that it would be viable as a sole occupant of the stadium.
"Nor does it seek by these proceedings to prevent, disrupt or delay West Ham's move to the stadium."Nor does it seek by these proceedings to prevent, disrupt or delay West Ham's move to the stadium.
'Best deal'
"Rather Leyton Orient wishes to be allowed back into the procurement competition... and to be awarded a concession to use the stadium jointly with West Ham.""Rather Leyton Orient wishes to be allowed back into the procurement competition... and to be awarded a concession to use the stadium jointly with West Ham."
Orient claimed their bid for a ground-share was not considered properly. But lawyers for the corporation said their case was "unarguable" and "lacked merit".
The LLDC turned it down on cost grounds, BBC London sports news correspondent Adrian Warner reported. Orient also claimed their bid for a ground-share was not considered properly.
The LLDC turned that down on cost grounds, BBC London sports news correspondent Adrian Warner reported.
In a statement the LLDC said: "We welcome the ruling and are pleased that Mr Justice Lewis agrees that we ran a fair, open and transparent competition to appoint concessionaires for the stadium.
"We believe the agreement we have with West Ham United Football Club and UK Athletics will deliver a fantastic sporting and community legacy in east London and represents the best deal for the taxpayer."