The 1983-84 season saw a number of significant milestones at West Ham. Midfield maestro Trevor Brooking retired after a 17 year playing career, Tony Cottee was emerging as a fine striker and scored 19 goals
When Moyes’ Boys beat SC Freiburg 2-1 in the Europa League they broke a record that had stood since 1969. Leeds went on an unbeaten run of 16 games in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup
We all find it easy to romanticise our childhood. There is fascination in discovering things for the first time; and we believe no one’s childhood could be as good as our own. Time undoubtedly lends
The 1973/74 season was to bridge the gap between two great eras in the club’s history. A sixth place finish the previous season was something of an oasis. It was otherwise business as usual where
Behind all great managers is an equally capable number two; a faithful lieutenant who shares the manager’s vision and philosophy. Whether they get the gig for tactical acumen or motivational ability, the number two becomes
The 1963-64 season would represent a golden period in the club’s history as promise finally translated into silverware. Bobby Moore had been made England captain and along with Johnny Byrne, Peter Brabrook and Ken Brown,
The Coronation of 1953 heralded a new Elizabethan era in the austerity of post-war Britain. But for West Ham it was another year of graft and anonymity in the second tier of the Football League. However,
Recent seasons have seen the Claret and Blue Army spoilt by that elusive butterfly called success. Last season ultimately promised more than it delivered. There was a feeling of deflation in losing the Europa League
The Second World War had just entered its fourth year when the 1943-44 season started, and it would see the Allies take Italy, the Siege of Leningrad and the D-Day Landings at Normandy. West Ham
West Ham have always invoked a sense of benevolence and affection. They are often quoted as fans’ second favourite team; whether it’s an historical nod to the 1966 World Cup or our attractive style of