West Ham United
Basic Information Name: West Ham United Football Club Nickname: The Hammers, The Irons Colours: "Claret and sky blue" shirts, white shorts, "claret and blue" socks
History West Ham United Football Club was founded in 1895 by employees of the Thames Ironworks shipyard (The name of the club was Thames Ironworks F.C, which helps us to understand why West ham are called 'The Irons' nowadays). The club (at that time known as West Ham united FC) moved to Boleyn ground (Upton Park) in 1904. In 1923 West Ham promoted to the first division. After 9 seasons on the highest level they relegated to the second division. In 1958 West Ham promoted back to the first division. From that moment West ham only missed 6 seasons on the highest level.
History Part II Founded: 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC Turned Professional: 1900 as West Ham United FC Best position: 3th, 1985-86 Division 2 Champions: 1957-58, 1980-81 Division 2 Runners-up: 1922-23, 1990-91, 1992-93 FA Cup Winner: 1964, 1975, 1980 FA Cup Finalist: 1923 League Cup Finalist: 1966, 1981 Cup Winners Cup Winner: 1965 Cup Winners Cup Finalist: 1976 FA Charity Shield Winner: 1964-65 (together with Liverpool)
Lyrics/Music : Jaan Kenbrovin/John William Kellette When shadows creep When I'm asleep To lands of hope I stray Then at daybreak When I awake My bluebird flutters away Happiness you seem so near me Happiness come forth and cheers me I'm forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high Nearly reach the sky Then like my dreams they fade and die Fortune's always hiding I've looked everywhere I'm forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air I'm dreaming dreams I'm scheming schemes I'm building castles high They're born anew Their days are few Just like a sweet butterfly And as the daylight is dawning They come again in the morning I'm forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high Nearly reach the sky Then like my dreams they fade and die Fortune's always hiding I've looked everywhere I'm forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air.
Fight Song I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high, nearly reach the sky And like my dreams they fade and die Fortune's always hiding, I've looked everywhere I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air United! (clap hands) united! (clap hands)
Contact Information West Ham United FC PLC Boleyn Ground Green Street, Upton Park London E13 9AZ
Future site of the 2012 Olympics
Ticket Info Ticket Office : (0208) 548-2700 Ticket Info Line : (0208) 742-3322 Ticketmaster hotline (24 h/d): (0207) 413 9013 (only home games) Main switchboard : (0208) 548-2748 Fax : (0208) 548-2758 Ticket prices: Between £25 and £45. Click here for a stadium map and ticket details.
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