West Ham Football Newspaper Book

Capture the history and greatest moments of West Ham through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting in 1904 with coverage of the opening game at the new Stratford stadium, beating Millwall 3-0, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Each book measures 38 x 31cm bound in a beautiful premium leatherette now with stylish Charcoal cover, with team name and new football emblem and recipient's name gold embossed on the cover. The new emblem includes the words ‘Decorus Venatus’, Latin for the beautiful game. The personalised label inside the book also includes the recipient's name and a message of your choice.

Top stories include coverage of the first ever FA Cup Final at Wembley against Bolton, winning the War Cup in 1940, Division 2 Champions 1958 and with record points in 1981, winning the FA Cup in 1964, 1975 and 1980 and the Cup Winners Cup in 1965, and Finalists in 1976. Read about the 17 year old Bobby Moore’s 1st Division debut in 1958, Geoff Hurst’s 6 goals in the 8-0 win over Sunderland in 1968, the signing of Jimmy Greaves in 1970, Trevor Brooking’s farewell game in 1984, Harry Redknapp’s appointment in 1989, Rio Ferdinand’s departure in 2000 and much much more.

Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Ham fans.

The book opens with a front page montage of famous West Ham players surrounding your own personalised label containing the recipient’s name and greetings.

As this item will be personalised, please allow a week for delivery.