1966: the World Cup Final at Wembley. England beat West Germany to win the coveted Jules Rimet Trophy - skippered by blond Bobby Moore, of WEST HAM UNITED. Scorer of threee of the England goals in that Wembley triumph was the deadliest marksman in British soccer today, Geoff Hurst, of WEST HAM UNITED. And England's other goal in a 4-2 win came from all-purpose international, Martin Peters, of WEST HAM UNITED.
Moore, Hurst and Peters... stars of England and West Ham, the progressive club from East london dockland with a long reputation for good soccer. Ace coach Ron Greenwood, whose playing career embraced Brentfford, Chelsea and Fulham, is only the fourth manager in the long history of West Ham, a family club wit a four-man board and supporters who are among the most knowledgeable in football.
Unfer Greenwaood's direction, the club have had their fans cheerfully singing the West Ham theme tune "We're forever blowing bubbles" with successes in the European Cup Winners' Cup, the F.A. Youth Cup and in America in International Soccer League.
West Ham UNited Football Book will take a close look at this friendly club, and feature many great players who have worn the claret and blue shirts. Spotlighting stars of the past... big Jim Barrett, Len Goulden Ted Fenton. Recording the achievments of Moore, Hurst, Peters and Co. And looking ahead, through the eyes of Ron Greenwood.