About

West Ham United Football Club, founded on 1 January 1895 and based in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham, competes in the Premier League and has a long, well documented heritage that collectors follow closely; signed shirts and framed pieces from this history are regularly offered via Walkouts.

The club moved from the iconic Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium in 2016, a relocation that changed provenance for match-worn shirts and creates clear distinctions between pre-2016 and post-2016 items; the Boleyn Ground, Wembley and European venues remain frequent provenance points cited by vendors.

On the pitch West Ham have won the FA Cup on three occasions, a headline domestic tally often quoted by collectors as three FA Cups, and the club’s major continental highlight is the European Cup Winners' Cup 1965, a campaign that drives demand for shirts tied to that era.

Anniversary and milestone releases are a focus for commemorative collecting, notably the club centenary around 1995 which produced limited retail editions and celebratory prints that surface at auction; such anniversary-run shirts are chased because they mark an explicit club milestone and often come in short production runs.

Season and match magnets include the 1985-86 high league finish and the 1965 Cup Winners' Cup run, while recent success in the 2023 European campaign also draws interest; shirts from those seasons are chased for the stories they carry, the match provenance recorded on certificates, and for ties to names such as Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters who link club shirts to England’s 1966 story.

Collectors value both match-worn and retail-fanshop pieces, and demand extends to signed retail shirts rather than only match-issued examples; early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific retail releases are often sought, and many listings note a white with claret trim away aesthetic as an iconic alternate colourway for cup ties. Provenance notes commonly cite COAs or photographic match proof, and listings that include a COA or exact photo proof typically command stronger interest at sale.

Honours

West Ham United's trophy cabinet features prominent domestic and continental achievements. The club has claimed the FA Cup on three occasions (1964, 1975 and 1980) and finished as runners-up in notable finals, including the inaugural Wembley final of 1923 and the 2006 showpiece. In Europe West Ham triumphed in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965 and were finalists again in 1976. More recently the side won the second edition of the Conference League in 2023 and added the Intertoto Cup in 1999. West Ham remain among a small group of clubs never to have dropped below the second tier and achieved their highest league placing - third - in 1985-86. These results underline a history of cup success and notable continental milestones alongside sustained top‑flight presence.

Legends & Leadership

Bobby Moore - Captain and centre‑back, Moore is central to West Ham's identity and wider English football history, noted for leadership on the club and national stage.

Geoff Hurst - A prolific forward associated with West Ham who went on to score in the 1966 World Cup final; his goalscoring remains a key part of the club's legacy.

Stadium

West Ham's home since 2016 is the London Stadium, the modern venue that replaced the century‑long tenure at the Boleyn Ground. The relocation reshaped matchday routines while retaining a strong local identity centred in Stratford and the London Borough of Newham. Supporters known as The Hammers bring a vocal atmosphere on home fixtures; the club's long‑standing derby with Millwall contributes to a charged local rivalry that shapes fixture days. Matchday experience ranges from family‑oriented sections to traditional vocal stands, reflecting both historic roots and a contemporary stadium setting.

Also known as
London Stadium

FAQ

Q: When was West Ham United formed? A: The club traces its origins to 1895, when it began as Thames Ironworks and later reformed as West Ham United.

Q: Where does West Ham play home matches? A: The team currently plays at the London Stadium, having relocated from the Boleyn Ground in 2016.

Q: What are West Ham's major honours? A: West Ham have won the FA Cup three times (1964, 1975, 1980) and lifted European silverware, including the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965 and the Conference League in 2023.

Q: Are signed items and memorabilia verified? A: Signed items may be supplied with a COA as a generic authenticity cue; check the seller for specific verification and shipping terms - Free worldwide shipping.