The Boleyn Ground has been the home of the Hammers – or the Irons as locals are more likely to refer to the team – since the beginning of the twentieth century but, in common with all other Premier League venues, the current stadium has undergone many significant changes. With a capacity of over 35,000, the ground is now a comfortable all-seater, with excellent matchday facilities.
Outside visitors are greeted by a statue of Bobby Moore being held aloft by fellow West Ham teammates Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters, along with Everton defender Ray Wilson, with the Jules Rimet Trophy in his hand, a reminder of England's 1966 World Cup win against Germany.
West Ham are famously often referred to as the Academy of Football and, with Gianfranco Zola now firmly in charge, the team will surely play a skilful, passing game of football. With a good nucleus of promising British players, West Ham fans will be looking forward to singing their famous Bubbles anthem as the team competes for a European place this coming season.
