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West Ham United FAQ
Why are West Ham United called the Hammers?
West Ham are known as the Hammers due to their association with the Thames Ironworks factory. The club’s original name was Thames Ironworks FC. There are two hammers on the club’s badge and, along with their location in West Ham, the ‘Hammers’ became a logical nickname.
How did West Ham get its name?
After starting out as Thames Ironworks FC in 1895, the club changed its name to West Ham United five years later. The name was purely chosen due to the club’s location in East London. As residents of the West Ham district, West Ham United was a suitable new name.
Where is West Ham located?
West Ham United were originally located in the West Ham district of London, but they now play their home games in Stratford. Those matches take place at the London Stadium which was originally constructed for the 2012 Olympics. Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 is the full address.
What years did West Ham win the FA Cup?
West Ham United have so far won the FA Cup on three occasions. Their first trophy came at the end of the 1963/64 season when they beat Preston in the final. Further successes came in 1975 and in 1980. The beaten finalists were Fulham FC in 1975 and Arsenal in 1980.
Who are West Ham's rivals?
West Ham have rivalries with most London clubs, but the biggest of these is with Tottenham Hotspur. The teams are close, geographically, but the rivalry has been fueled due to a number of West Ham players moving to Spurs. Other notable rivals include Chelsea, Arsenal and Millwall.
What is the name of West Ham stadium?
The name of West Ham United’s stadium is the London Stadium. It is located in Stratford, East London, and serves as the club’s home ground for football matches. The stadium was originally constructed for the 2012 Summer Olympics and was later adapted for football use by West Ham United.
West Ham United Quiz Questions
- During the period of 1902 to 1932, who served as the first manager of West Ham United?
- From which club was Vladimr Coufal bought by West Ham?
- How many times have West Ham United won the FA Cup?
- How many times have West Ham United won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup?
- In the 1999 Intertoto Cup final, which team faced West Ham United as their opponent?
- In the 2006 FA Cup Final between Liverpool and West Ham United, Steven Gerrard scored two crucial goals. What was the final score after extra time?
- In the East London derby, which team is West Ham United facing off against?
- In what year did West Ham United win the UEFA Intertoto Cup?
- In which team did Declan Rice start his youth career?
- In which year West Ham United won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup?
- In which year was West Ham United founded?
- West Ham United achieved their highest-ever Premier League finish in the 1998-1999 season. What position did they finish?
- What is the highest number of goals scored by West Ham United in a single Championship season?
- What is the highest number of goals scored by West Ham United in a single Division One season?
- What is the name of West Ham United stadium?
- What is the number of times West Ham United have won the UEFA Intertoto Cup?
- What league position did West Ham United finish in the 1998-99 PL season?
- What nickname is associated with West Ham United?
- What was West Ham United stadium’s old name?
- What was West Ham United’s biggest loss?
- Which West Ham United player has the most caps?
- Which country is West Ham United’s record signing Sebastien Haller from?
- Which former West Ham player is in the photo?
- Which player did Tottenham Hotspur sign in exchange for Jimmy Greaves when he moved to West Ham United in 1970?
- Who did West Ham United beat 8:0 in 1968?
- Who has not managed West Ham United?
- Who held the position of manager at West Ham United between 1990 and 1994?
- Who holds the record for the most Premier League appearances by a West Ham player?
- Who holds the record for the most appearances by a West Ham player?
- Who is West Ham United’s all-time top scorer in the UEFA Europa Conference League?
- Who is in the picture? He started his career at West Ham and played for Barnsley and Luton, among others.
- Who was the recipient of the FWA Footballer of the Year award from West Ham United for the 1963–64 season?
- Who was the top scorer for West Ham United in the 2007-2008 Premier League season?
- Who was the top scorer for West Ham United in the 2019-2020 Premier League season?
- Who, among all the managers in West Ham United history, has the longest service?
