West Ham Till I Die

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An iconic Sycamore in the north of England, felled by jerks in 2024.

  • From: Lancaster (Originally Walthamstow), United Kingdom
  • Born: 1963

About me

As a seedling I first sprouted in Walthamstow. I was then was re-potted in Chadwell Heath.
When hardy enough I was transplanted to the Cumbrian/Lancashire borderlands where I have put down roots. I doubt that I'd survive another move.
Among many things I've been an environmental campaigner and a book dealer/seller. Late in life I qualified as an ecologist and I'm seeing out my working life at a beautiful nature reserve by Morecambe Bay.

How I came to support West Ham

Even as an Furze infant school kid I was aware of West Ham training pitches just around the corner.

My best West Ham memory

The moment, as a 16 year old, I first walked in to the North Bank and saw a packed Upton Park and heard the noise of the crowd

Favourite Player

Trevor Brooking
Midfielder

All Time Eleven

Phil Parkes
Goalkeeper
Bobby Moore
Central Defender
Billy Bonds
Midfielder
David Cross
Striker
Julian Dicks
Left back
Martin Allen
Midfielder
Trevor Brooking
Midfielder
Alan Devonshire
Winger
Geoff Hurst
Striker
Paolo Di Canio
Striker
Frank Lampard Senior
Left back

About us

West Ham Till I Die is a website and blog designed for supporters of West Ham United to discuss the club, its fortunes and prospects. It is operated and hosted by West Ham season ticket holder, LBC radio presenter and political commentator Iain Dale.

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