Charlton Athletic chief executive Katrien Meire has dismissed claims that West Ham’s move to the Olympic Stadium will have a negative impact on the Addicks.

The Hammers’ switch from the Boleyn Ground to the 2012 Olympic site has received opposition from a host of London fans’ groups, who have demanded a public inquiry into the details of the switch.

Fans of Charlton, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Leyton Orient set-up a petition calling for transparency over the deal, which includes rent of just £2million-a-year.

In a bid to fill the 54,000 capacity stadium, West Ham will launch an aggressive marketing campaign ahead of the 2016-17 season, with season tickets costing as little as £289.

However, CEO Meire has downplayed the impact this will have on the club, insisting that Charlton can offer a different proposition from their London rivals.

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“I think we have a very unique and different proposition from West Ham,” Meire told News Shopper.

“At Charlton we have certain values that are not found in another London club – we have a family club image with a big history where people can come for an easy, affordably day out.

“The fans feel part of the club. The players are accessible, the manager is accessible and you’re very close to the core of the club.

“West Ham will have a different kind of proposition I think.

“At other Premier League games it’s great, the football is great – but you are just one of the thousands of people and you perhaps don’t feel as part of the community.”

Certain fans have been further infuriated by the London Legacy Development Corporation’s announcement to oppose a decision for details of the agreement to be published.

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But Meire insists that she does not feel anger towards West Ham for grasping the “deal of the century”.

“I don’t blame West Ham for getting the deal of the century – they had an opportunity and they went for it,” she added.

“I think it’s the government who need to think twice about what they’ve done.

“The operational cost at the Valley is more than the rent that they will pay, and the stadium is half the size.

“You can’t blame West Ham but you must question those who gave them the opportunity.

“It might be a challeng but I truly believe we have something unique and different to offer fans.”

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