BREAKING: PASSING OF WEST HAM LEGEND

West Ham legend Billy Bonds MBE has died aged 79.

Bonds made a record 799 appearances for the Hammers and is the only player to captain them to two FA Cup victories, in 1975 and 1980.

He spent 21 years as a player with the Hammers between 1967-1988 and also managed them from 1990 to 1994.

"We are heartbroken to announce that we lost our beloved dad today," said a family statement.

"He was devoted to his family and was the most kind, loyal, selfless, and loving person.

"Dad loved West Ham United and its wonderful supporters with all his heart and treasured every moment of his time at the club.

"He will always be in our hearts and eternally missed. We take comfort knowing that his legacy will live on forever."

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Incredibly sad!

Billy Bonds was one of those players who got people out if their seats in his day and was instrumental in getting so many into football; mainly via Brian Moore’s London-centric ‘The Big Match’!

RIP, Billy Bonds; a legend (not just at WHU) in your lifetime!

Very sad news, RIP.

A very moving tribute at the Olympic Stadium ahead of their game with Liverpool today.

I loved the days when players like Billy Bonds played,
Great Respect

RIP

1 of the players who could play. Take a tackle and give a tackle.

Rip to another legend gone

RIP Billy Bonds s proper no nonsense player

Suprisingly he never played for England despite winning the FA cup and European Cup Winners cup. Presume he never played against City? Great player of his era.

Suprisingly he never played for England despite winning the FA cup and European Cup Winners cup. Presume he never played against City? Great player of his era.

Bonzo played against City in all these games...

8 Sep 1971 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-1 League Cup
22 Sep 1971 - Cardiff City v West Ham 1-2 League Cup
16 Apr 1979 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-1 Division Two
11 May 1979 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-0 - Division Two
24 Nov 1979 - West Ham v Cardiff City 3-0 - Division Two
19 Apr 1980 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-1 Division Two
7 Oct 1980 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-0 - Division Two
6 May 1981 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-0 Division Two

Suprisingly he never played for England despite winning the FA cup and European Cup Winners cup. Presume he never played against City? Great player of his era.

Bonzo played against City in all these games...

8 Sep 1971 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-1 League Cup
22 Sep 1971 - Cardiff City v West Ham 1-2 League Cup
16 Apr 1979 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-1 Division Two
11 May 1979 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-0 - Division Two
24 Nov 1979 - West Ham v Cardiff City 3-0 - Division Two
19 Apr 1980 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-1 Division Two
7 Oct 1980 - West Ham v Cardiff City 1-0 - Division Two
6 May 1981 - Cardiff City v West Ham 0-0 Division Two

Cheers, interesting. RIP to him.

Sad News - RIP .