West Ham United Football Club (WHUFC) is based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham in East London. They play their games at the Boleyn Ground stadium and have done since 1904.

West Ham were originally founded as Thames Ironworks F.C. in 1895. Then then later reformed as West Ham United in 1900. They joined the Football League in 1919, but before this they competed in the Southern League and Western League. West Ham United had their first top flight season in 1923 and they managed to get to the first FA Cup Final to be held at Wembley in the same year, unfortunately losing to Bolton Wanderers. West Ham United have gone one step further on three occassions, winning the FA Cup in 1964, 1975 and 1980. WHUFC were also runners up in 2006.

West Ham won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965 and the Intertoto Cup in 1999. Their players were arguably the main factor behind England’s World Cup triumph 1996. England’s captain at the was West Ham’s Bobby Moore, and both goalscorers were Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters. WHUFC’s best final league position was third place in 1985–86, in the old First Division.

West Ham are currently in the Premier League and finished 9th in 2008–09.

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• Beckham denies West Ham contact July 29, 2010
David Beckham has 'no interest' in leaving LA Galaxy for West Ham, his spokesman says.
• West Ham reject Spurs Parker bid July 28, 2010
West Ham say they have rejected a bid from Tottenham for Scott Parker, insisting the midfielder is not for sale "at any price".
• West Ham snap up pair of forwards July 16, 2010
West Ham manager Avram Grant strengthens his attack with the signings of Mexico winger Pablo Barrera and Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne.
• Hammers target signs new West Brom deal July 19, 2010
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans signs a new four-year deal with the Baggies – ending West Ham's hopes of capturing the 23-year-old.

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• Hammers continue winning pre-season July 29, 2010
West Ham have added another hard-fought victory to their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 defeat of League One outfit MK Dons.
• Grants new Pet July 29, 2010
Avram Grant has been swift to appoint an assistant manager with Zeljko Petrovic joining his backroom staff.
• Tottenham want Parker: Bid made but Sullivan stands firm July 28, 2010
West Ham have gone to unprecedented lengths this morning to reassure supporters that midfield maestro Scott Parker will not be sold.
• Hammers still in Remy hunt July 26, 2010
West Ham and Nice are still locked in talks regarding the proposed transfer of French international striker.

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