Posts Tagged: Upton Park

What does the future hold for West Ham United?

West Ham Olympic Stadium

West Ham United are one of England’s oldest and most prestigious football clubs. After plying their trade at the Boleyn Ground since 1904, the Hammers are set to move to the vacant Olympic Stadium at the beginning of next season and Slaven Bilic’s men are playing some lovely football that is certainly suited to their new home. West Ham are on the cusp of challenging for a Champions League spot this season and, with a bit of luck, their star men may lead them to Europe’s elite club competition. The Boleyn Ground, otherwise known as Upton Park, has been a… Read more »

Bish Talks

Ian Bishop West ham United

Budding journalist Alex Metcalfe caught up with former West Ham and Manchester City midfielder Ian Bishop to find out about his experiences of the 92 league grounds over a 20 year career. Alex: What was the best atmosphere you ever played in? Ian: The old Wembley was up there – or the 1991 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park, it wasn’t the stadium itself, it was the atmosphere created by those West ham fans that made it. Alex: The worst atmosphere? – a grim one on a Tuesday night. Ian: The Odsal when Bradford had to play there (following the… Read more »