West Ham win the Conference League: trivia about the London club

West Ham’s success in the Conference League has shed new light on one of London football’s traditional clubs, fueling curiosity about one of England’s best-loved sides. Indeed, despite never winning a national title, West Ham can boast a staunch core of supporters and supporters, loyal and passionate. The European path certainly contributed another follow-up in the form of analysis betway sports, From nickname to appearances on the small screen, here are some things you might not know about the club founded almost 130 years ago in the heart of East London.

a triple surname

West Ham players and supporters are known as “the Hammers”, a nickname derived from the presence of two hammers in the company’s logo. The team began in 1895 as an after-work activity of a group of shipyard workers on the Thames. But that’s not all: other surnames in the West Ham class also refer to blacksmith’s tools. It is no coincidence that the team is also called “The Irons”. A third moniker is linked to the Hammers’ thriving youth academy, which has earned them the nickname ‘The Academy of Football’. On the other hand, it was West Ham who provided the English national team with the backbone of the 1966 World Cup winning eleven.

Because “I’m always blowing bubbles”

From time immemorial, the club’s historic anthem, entitled “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles”, has accompanied the entrance of West Ham athletes onto the field. It is an adaptation of a 1918 song by John Kellett, borrowed by Irons after World War I. According to one of the most recognized versions, technician Charlie Payner may have been instrumental in the introduction of the song. Legend has it that the choice was due to the resemblance of Billy Murray, a player at the time, to a child appearing in a soap company ad. Today it is one of the most famous songs in English football, as can be seen from fans singing the west ham anthem

on time.

change of goalkeepers

From historical anecdotes let’s move on to a more recent gem. Before the final played against Fiorentina, coach David Moyes said that he is ready to adopt a special strategy. In the event of a tie and a penalty shootout, the coach would have been willing to replace starting goalkeeper Areola with deputy Fabianski. Statistics in hand, in fact, the latter is considered more prepared than his colleague in neutralizing shots from the spot. In the end, Areola was able to keep his place in goal thanks to a goal from Bowen in the 90th minute.

Recent appearance in a TV series

West Ham plays a bit of an antagonist during the new, final season of the television series “Ted Lasso”. The show, produced and distributed by Apple TV+, tells the story of Ted Lasso, an American coach who is sent to England to lead a fictional football team, AFC Richmond. The Hammers are bought by the sleazy billionaire Rupert Mannion, one of the recurring characters on the show. For the occasion, the new president hires the awkward but skilled Nate Shelley, the protagonist’s former assistant, as coach. We stop here to avoid spoilers.

Outstanding Fan: Also a former President of the United States

West Ham have a notable tradition of VIP supporters. Among the most enthusiastic is Steve Harris, bassist and founder of Iron Maiden, who can also boast of a few appearances in the club’s youth academy. Other famous faces are pop star Katy Perry and even Barack Obama: the former US President’s sister and her family will be supporting the Hammers. Obama was infatuated with her, perhaps because of her influence