Member Profile
Tonka
Essex raised, marooned in the north, still bleed claret and blue
- From: York, United Kingdom
- Born: 1969
About me
I’ve been a West Ham fan for nearly fifty years and still can’t shake the habit. I used to be a regular at the ground when I lived in London but now I’m at the other end of the country I’m mostly an armchair fan.
How I came to support West Ham
When I was six I watched the Cup Final and told my dad I would support the team that was winning. Who knew there would be so little winning over the next 46 years?
My best West Ham memory
Weirdly probably the cup semi-final at Villa Park in 1991 where we got thrashed and sung our hearts out. Never been so proud or felt so much part of the family as I did on the terrace that day.
The best West Ham game I’ve ever seen
The 3-2 win against Manchester United in the last game at Upton Park
Favourite Player
Alan Devonshire
Winger
All Time Eleven
Phil Parkes
Goalkeeper
Alan Devonshire
Winger
Trevor Brooking
Midfielder
Joe Cole
Midfielder
Billy Bonds
Midfielder
David Cross
Striker
Julian Dicks
Left back
Paolo Di Canio
Striker
Rio Ferdinand
Central Defender
Dimitri Payet
Winger
Ray Stewart
Right back