West Ham United

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West Ham United

West Ham was a bit of a zombie club for a while: a big, traditional club wandering and a bit lifeless after moving from their old home to one that inspires ambivalence. But they recently earned their first European trophy.

LOCATION: London Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in the city’s East End

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NICKNAMES: The Irons or the Hammers, both because of their industrial roots

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History

Football-loving Americans can imagine that the Green Bay Packers dominated in the old days—as they did. But what if they never had Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers, and then moved out of Lambeau Field to some shiny, new, boring stadium next to a mall in the suburbs? All that happened to West Ham, but now a couple of European tours are breathing some…

You can learn more about the club's history, rivalries, women's team, songs and stadium, and get our best tips for seeing a game at West Ham United, by purchasing a one year Ultras membership. Find out more here.

Rivalries

Obviously they don’t care for the other London clubs, especially Chelsea and Tottenham; a shared history of hooliganism doesn’t help. There is an odd rivalry with Sheffield United because of a controversy over a player signing in 2007 that helped West Ham stay up and sent the Blades down. But it’s the rivalry with Millwall that is strictly…

Women's Team

West Ham United Women compete in the Women’s Super League, tier 1 of the pyramid. Home games are at Dagenham & Redbridge

Songs

West Ham sings one of the most famous, and frankly oddest, songs in all of football, “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles.” Let’s just take a look at the lyrics and imagine that they are supposed to inspire the team to victory: I’m forever blowing bubbles Way up in the air They fly so high They reach the sky And like my dreams, they fade and die. …

Stadium

This whole area used to be London Docklands, the biggest port in the world. Then it was the site of the 2012 Olympics. Now it is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, known by the locals as Betty Park. It’s one of the largest urban parks in London and has restored wetlands and plenty of open space, as well as some of the Olympic venues. London Stadium…

Going to a Game at West Ham

GETTING THERE: There are three train stations for getting there, the main one being Stratford—but not Shakespeare’s Stratford. This station is on the London Overground, Tube (Jubilee and Central lines), and Docklands Light Railway. It’s also next to a big mall called Westfield. By the way, many Brits pronounce mall as in “malware.” You can also…

West Ham United Tickets

West Ham isn’t one of the “big six,” but they are in London, so tickets can be tough if they’re doing well or playing a big opponent. Getting a membership (around £40, depending on the type) will help and will get you into a ticket exchange where season ticket holders release unused tickets. Those prices can get up to £80, but compare that to the illegal secondary market and you’ll be happy. Groundhopper Guides sells regular seats as well as hospitality options.

Photo Gallery

view of london stadium before a footbal game — The real London Stadium, without "West Ham" on the seats.

aerial view of West Ham premier league stadium — London Stadium, West Ham United's home (via the Daily Mail)

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Videos

October 27, 2021 12:37

The 'Kings of Set Pieces', West Ham scored the game's lone goal off a corner kick to defeat crosstown rival Tottenham 1-0 in their Premier League matchup at London Stadium.

Check out what turned out to be the game-winning goal.

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West Ham goal versus Tottenham

January 17, 2021 12:26

This was the last season for West Ham United at Upton Park. Sorry I missed the start of the Blowing Bubbles song, but it still gives a good view of the old Boleyn Ground in London.

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"Blowing Bubbles" at West Ham United's Boleyn Ground, Upton Park, London, 2016 vs Liverpool.

October 28, 2019 21:41

Palace (sort of) thought they had scored a go-ahead goal, but everyone sort of thought it was offside, then everyone sort of stood around awkwardly for the VAR check, then this happened.

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VAR Moment at West Ham vs Crystal Palace, 5 October 2019

January 16, 2021 12:53

City were thrashing West Ham, so the game became irrelevant as the two sets of supporters spent their time having a go at one another.

Blog post "A Sad, Wet, Fun Night at Upton Park" at https://groundhopperguides.com/west-ham-united-upton-park

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2014 League Cup Semis: Manchester City fans taunting West Ham fans

October 27, 2021 12:31

At West Ham's London Stadium, the club comes onto the pitch to the tune of I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles by John Kellette.

I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air,
They fly so high, nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams they fade and die.
Fortune's always hiding,
I've looked everywhere,
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.

Check out the pregame excitement as West Ham played host to London rivals Tottenham for a Premier League matchup.

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Pregame at West Ham's London Stadium

February 5, 2019 19:42

West Ham supporters sing "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" before a game at London Stadium.

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West Ham Fans Sing "Blowing Bubbles"

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