Bilic warns Hammers move to London Stadium could be ‘dangerous’

Slaven Bilic has warned West Ham United their move to the London Stadium could prove “dangerous” to the club.

The Hammers left Upton Park after 112 years this summer and start life in what was the London 2012 Olympic Stadium tonight when they face Slovenia’s NK Domzale in the return-leg of their Europa League third-round qualifier on Thursday.

The club’s owners are looking to take West Ham to a new level but Bilic has warned against the  dangers of moving to a new ground.

“Yes this is an opportunity for West Ham to establish themselves, but as well this is dangerous,” he said.

West Ham left Upton Park after 112 years earlier this summer. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

“I am an optimistic person but somebody has mentioned that we experienced some bad examples of stadium moves.

“Fifty-two thousand season tickets sold are not going to get you a throw-in in the game. They are not going to get you a corner. They are not going to get you a point.

“The pitch is the same and you have to prove it. The stadium brings so many advantages and everybody is buzzing, blah, blah, blah.

“But it also has some minuses compared to Upton Park. It is up to us to use this great situation that we are privileged to be in.”