Abstract
ABSTRACT New stadia are a key feature of recent major sporting events and their legacy continues to be an issue surrounded by considerable debates. This study looks at the history of such mega events in the United Kingdom with a specific focus on the stadium legacies of the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002 and the Olympic Games in London in 2012. Through interviews with the supporters of the two clubs that took over stadia after those events – Manchester City and West Ham United – the research gauges the impact that a move has on fan cultures and how those fans view the changes. The study concludes that such moves are potentially problematic for club owners and that the voice of fans should be listened to when making decisions in the future.
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