Football is a sport that spans generations, often creating a legacy within families. Some of the greatest footballers in history have not only left their mark on the field but have also passed on their talent and passion to their sons. Here, we delve into some of the most famous father and son duos who […]
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Frank McAvennie is a former Scottish international footballer who enjoyed a successful and well-travelled career in the game. Born on February 22, 1959, in Glasgow, Scotland, McAvennie is best known for his time as a striker playing for various clubs in the 1980s and 1990s. His career began at St. Mirren, where he quickly gained […]
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West Ham United, one of the most storied football clubs in England, has been graced by several goal-scoring prodigies who have etched their names in the annals of the club’s history. Here’s a look at the top 10 goal scorers who have donned the famous claret and blue. 1. Vic Watson (1920-1935) – 326 Goals […]
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Tony Cottee scored West Ham United‘s first ever Premier League hat-trick back in 1994 when the Irons hammered Manchester City 3-0 at Upton Park. The former England international striker scored 145 goals in 335 games for the Hammers during his two spells at the club. SHOP the official West Ham United retro collection at 3Retro.com
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Karren Brady was often referred to as the first lady of football and pioneered the way forward for future generations of women within football. Her first appointment was with Birmingham City in 1993 when she was given the role of managing director, aged just 23 years by the club’s then-owner David Sullivan. Sexism within the […]
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For those of us of a certain age the name John Lyall is synonymous with a golden era for West Ham United. Lyall won two FA Cups in his time as West Ham manager, and also took the club to a European final, a League Cup final, the second division title and a best-ever finish […]
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Wembley Stadium hosted the 1965 European Cup Winners Cup final between England’s 1964 FA Cup winners West Ham United who faced West Germany’s DFB-Pokal Cup winners 1860 Munich. It was the first European final for both sides and 98k supporters packed out the Empire Stadium as it was called back then. The reach the final […]
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In the semi-final of the 1980 FA Cup, West Ham United eventually beat Everton 2-1 in the replay after the two teams had battled out a 1-1 draw at Villa Park a few days earlier. Alan Devonshire opened the scoring for the Hammers early in extra-time before Bob Latchford equalised for the Toffees but it […]
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Regarded by Pele as the greatest defender he’d ever played against. Bobby Moore was a captain and a leader of men, a composed and elegant defender who was equally adept at bringing the ball out of defence as he was at stopping attackers in their tracks. Moore’s career started at West Ham United and at […]
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Former England striker Rodney Marsh started his football education in the youth team at West Ham United but was released by the Hammers to accommodate Geoff Hurst. In 1960 he was signed by Fulham and he made his professional debut in 1963, he went onto score 22 goals in 63 First Division appearances before moving […]
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