The Football History of West Ham Book

WEST HAM and Fiorentina are locked at 1 – 1, with extra time looming. Every Hammers fan in the stands is on their feet. Lucas Paquetá threads the ball through to Bowen — he’s in. Can he do it? Goal! The stadium erupts. David Moyes sprints down the touchline, fists in the air. Around the ground, grown men hug strangers, sing, cry, collapse to their knees. West Ham lead in a European final with seconds to play.

Follow the story of West Ham United Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles and reports dating back to 1904. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it they was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The 1 – 0 FA Cup triumph over Arsenal in 1980
– The unforgettable Boys of ’86 finishing third in the league
– Victory in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League Final
– Historic matches, legendary players, and unforgettable Upton Park nights
– Highlights from the 2024/25 season and beyond

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a devoted Hammers fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of West Ham’s proud history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.