Chairman ensuring bright future at Upton Park

In the second part of this week's exclusive in-depth feature with Eggert Magnusson in the run-up to Saturday's crucial game against Wigan Athletic, the West Ham United Chairman talks about the plans he is already implementing to secure a bright future for the Club...

Mr Magnusson says: "We are fully committed to taking the Club forward and making West Ham United one of the top six Clubs in England. Internally we have a new business plan to restructure all aspects of the Club's off-field activities.

"We are also examining the possibility of a stadium move to continue growing the Club and enable the huge fan base we have to support us in a state-of-the-art facility."

The Chairman is also keen to address on-field matters and detail his financial support for the Club's management team.

"We are totally committed to further supporting Alan Curbishley in the transfer market and whatever happens this season we are in control of any dealings we do in the summer.

"Of course, there are likely to be changes to what is already a large squad but we will not have to sell any players if we do not wish and are dedicated to investing in the strength of the squad.

"We're fully focused on developing young players, as Mark Noble has been an excellent example of this season. He is a product of our highly-respected Academy and an integral part of our plans to maintain our Premiership status.

"If he wasn't in the team he'd be in the stands as a supporter and that is the spirit that makes West Ham United such a unique football club."