I played for West Ham juniors and thought I'd become a professional footballer. — David Essex Copy Share Image
The man who comes to take care of my piranhas told me that if I left West Ham he would kill all… — Paolo Di Canio Copy Share Image
I went to Chelsea twice when I was 14 and 15. I was at Danish club Odense at the time and came… — Christian Eriksen Copy Share Image
The passionate fans they have and also the ambition of the manager and the chairman. It was an easy descion to choose… — Jose Fonte Copy Share Image
For eight years at West Ham, I made a profit. And I kept them in the Premier League. Took them into Europe. — Harry Redknapp Copy Share Image
“Fitchett smiled to himself. He loved this bit, when it’s about to kick off. Half terror, half ecstasy. The adrenaline surging through him… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
I was enjoying life at West Ham; I really was. I wanted to do the whole five years there, become a favourite… — Craig Bellamy Copy Share Image
Sunderland, West Ham and Orlando City wanted me but Villa wouldn't sell me, saying I was too vital in the dressing room. — Micah Richards Copy Share Image
I've had a bond with West Ham since growing up as a kid, going to Upton Park, looking up to the players. — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
I'm really happy that West Ham and Manuel Pellegrini have given me a chance to be playing again. — Samir Nasri Copy Share Image
Thank you to all of the fans and everybody connected with Norwich City, West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers, Leeds United, Huddersfield… — Robert Green Copy Share Image
My family have always been West Ham fans, so growing up, I used to go and watch them, and so I was… — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
I have always said it is my destiny to come back to West Ham and I never change my opinion. — Paolo di Canio Copy Share Image
Every weekend I watch all the English games on TV but I always look out for the West Ham score, I have… — Paolo di Canio Copy Share Image
I never went overseas until I left school and joined West Ham United Football Club at the beginning of the Sixties. — Harry Redknapp Copy Share Image
You have to hit the ground running at West Ham. If you don't, suddenly from the fans it's, 'You're not good enough… — Mark Noble Copy Share Image
I went to West Ham in order to play against Arsenal as often as possible. — Freddie Ljungberg Copy Share Image
“These days, things were different. Much different. For the most part, what fun there was to be had at Upton Park came… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
I've been on and off with West Ham, I've had some good seasons and some not. — Michail Antonio Copy Share Image
When I came to Chelsea from West Ham there were certain parts of my game I felt I needed to improve and… — Frank Lampard Copy Share Image
I actually had the chance to sign for Newcastle before I went to West Ham; I didn't in the end because they… — Michael Carrick Copy Share Image
It was the case that I wanted to go. Not because I don't like West Ham, but because I need to have… — Javier Hernandez Copy Share Image
I see it every week - parents shouting and screaming at kids. My dad was the same. He was always there, but… — Harry Redknapp Copy Share Image
