As the new season beckons, I thought I’d update you on where I’ve got to in terms of recruiting some new contributors to WHTID. Well, first of all I am delighted to tell you that former Hammers winger Mark Ward will be writing a monthly column for us. Mark was one of the ‘Boys of ’86’ and played 165 times for West Ham between 1985 and 1990, scoring 12 goals. I had a long chat to him this afternoon and he’s looking forward to becoming part of the WHTID family. If you haven’t read his autobiography, you should. Buy it HERE. It’s a really raw, honest book – very differerent from the kind of football autobiographies that you normally come across. His first article will appear shortly after the start of the season.
I have also signed up another real West Ham legend to write a monthly column but I can’t reveal who it is yet. Trust me, you will be impressed. I’ve also asked another player if he’s interested, but he hasn’t come back to me yet.
You will have seen below that Mike Ireson will be writing a regular Sunday column. David Griffith, aka Blind Hammer will now also write occasional pieces, following the success of his first two articles. S J Chandos will return with a regular Wednesday column.
And even more good news. The new banner should go live tonight – it will feature Diafra Sakho, James Tomkins, Mark Noble, Cheikhou Kouyate, Andy Carroll, Slaven Bilic, Julian Dicks and Tony Cottee. There will hopefully also be a new ‘ghostly presence’ to keep Bobby Moore company… I think you’ll like it.