West Ham United's ever popular 'Ribman' has been granted a pitch outside the Olympic Stadium.

Mark Gevaux, who has been trading under the psuedonym for several years and whose 'Rib Rolls' have become part of many supporters' match day ritual is the first independent trader to be granted a pitch directly outside the stadium."Fans will be able to find me at Champions Place," a delighted Gevaux - who also has outlets in Brick Land and Euston Station - told KUMB. "I'll be there in time for the Liverpool game!"Beginning at a pitch by the Boleyn Pub in Green Street, the Ribman and his fayre became hugely popular with Hammers fans during the club's final years in Upton Park.When the club moved to Stratford, the Ribman followed - and since last summer he has been working in conjunction with the Truman Brewery, where fans have been able to purchase a 'Trurib' membership for ?10.