by John Helliar & Clive Leatherdale
(October 2009) Hardback. 240x159mm
576 pages. Illustrated
ISBN 978-1-905328-68-0
£20.00
This is two books for the price of
one.
The first half is a narrative history of the club since 1958 by
John Helliar, West Ham FC's official historian. The second half
is an expanded edition of From Greenwood to Redknapp: Match
by Match. Eleven extra seasons of statistics are included
to it: 1958-1961 and 1997-2009.
"The greatest ever book on West
Ham United?" Essex Courier.
"Nobody holds more knowledge of the club's progress than
John Helliar ... a concise and original look-back ... a must for
any Hammers fans." Hammers News.
"If you were hoping to impress your friends, this is essential
reading." Newham Recorder.
"A cracking read." West Ham match programme.
"The second half is an incredible in-depth compilation of
statistics." Jim Munro, The Sunday Times.
"An exhaustive record." Brian Glanville, World Soccer.