Founded
1895
Location
Stratford, East London
Team History
1900 - Present / West Ham United Football Club
1895 - 1900 / Thames Ironworks Football Club
Nickname
The Irons, The Hammers
West Ham have two very strong nicknames, "The Hammers" and "The Irons" although both derive from the same history. The original team was founded in 1895, as a company team and recreational outlet for local workers of the Thames Ironworks, the famous shipbuilding yard. The nickname "The Irons" has been around since then and when the club crest became two crossed over hammers, the club also adopted the nickname "The Hammers."
Championships
Premier League / 0
FA Cup / 3
1980, 1975, 1964
Premier League - FA Cup Double / 0
Stadium
2012 - Present / Olympic Stadium
1904 - 2012 / Boleyn Ground
1897 - 1904 / Memorial Recreation Ground
1896 - 1897 / Browning Road
1895 - 1896 / Hermit Road
Current Owner
2010 - Present / David Sullivan
*Blue is this team’s history
- 1900
- 1980
- 1981
- 1999
- 2008
- 2023
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West Ham United Birth in 1900
West Ham Utd joined the Western League for the 1901 season while also continuing to play in the Southern Division 1. In 1907, West Ham has crowned the Western League Division 1B Champions and then defeated 1A champions Fulham 1–0 to become the Western League Overall Champions. The reborn club continued to play their games at the Memorial Grounds in ... -
FA Cup Champions 1980
In 1978, West Ham was again relegated to Division Two, but Lyall was retained as manager and led the team to an FA Cup Final win against Arsenal in 1980, their last major honor. They reached the final by defeating Everton in the semi-final. The Hammers won 1–0, with a goal scored from a header by Trevor Brooking in the ... -
West Ham United club wins promotion to the First Division
In 1981: The West Ham United club wins promotion to the First Division after finishing second in the Second Division behind champions Aston Villa12. The club also reaches the final of the League Cup, but loses 2–1 to Liverpool after a replay. -
West Ham wins the Intertoto Cup
In 1999: The club wins the Intertoto Cup, beating Metz 3–2 on aggregate in the final, and qualifies for the UEFA Cup12. The club also finishes fifth in the Premier League, their highest position since 1986, and reaches the quarter-finals of the League Cup, but loses 3–1 to Aston Villa after a replay due to fielding an ineligible player -
West Ham United club signs Scott Parker
In 2008: The West Ham United club signs England international Scott Parker from Newcastle United for £7 million, who becomes one of the club’s most influential midfielders and captains1 -
West Ham wins Europa Conference League
In 2023: West Ham United won the Europa Conference League against Fiorentina. The Hammers won their first piece of silverware since the 1980’s FA Cup, and the first European trophy since 1965, on a historic and emotional night in Prague.
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History of the West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC is an English professional football club based in Stratford, London. The team was founded in 1895 and has since become one of the most successful teams in England's top division, the Premier League. West Ham has won three FA Cups and two UEFA Intertoto Cups throughout their history, as well as being runners-up for the European Cup Winners' Cup and Intercontinental Cup.
The team first entered England’s top-tier league system in 1919 when they were promoted to Division One from Division Two after winning a playoff match against Bolton Wanderers F.C. They went on to be relegated twice over the next decade before finally becoming established members of Division One during the 1932–33 season. They finished 5th place overall that year with 41 points out of 42 games played - a feat that earned them much praise across Europe then!
In recent years West Ham has been able to establish itself within Premier League competition by consistently finishing midtable or higher each season since 2005/06 when they first gained promotion back into this level again after being absent for seven seasons prior due to its relegation earlier 1998/99 campaign; however, despite these relative successes there remain some ambitions yet unfulfilled such as qualifying for Champions League or Europa competitions - something which many fans are hoping will soon come true under current manager David Moyes who himself has brought renewed optimism amongst supporters alike over past few months leading up until now!
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