The Pioneers of West Ham United 1895-1960

The Pioneers of West Ham United 1895-1960 Despite the extremes of fortunes over the past 120 years, the story of West Ham United has been one of accomplishment and success. From its hard-edged industrial roots in East London at the end of the 19th century, the club progressed to become an important member of the top flight of English football and, on one occasion, triumphant in Europe. West Ham has a romantic history: emerging from a works-side in one of the toughest industrial areas of Europe, they won the West Ham Charity Cup in their first-ever season and conquered Europe 100 years later. The Pioneers of West Ham chronicles the triumphs and disasters in the club’s extraordinary history. With the use of original archive material and exclusive interviews, the author captures the spirit of a much-loved football club. The book is essential reading for all Hammers supporters and of real interest to all genuine football fans. Born in Walthamstow on the East London and Essex border, Dr Philip Stevens taught for