A Man who did not like losing

by Terry Regan
(Milton Keynes)

Billy Bonds was a player that did not give up. he fought tooth and nail for every single ball and if only other players at West Ham at the time had the same desire to win, the club would have won more glory. I have had the benefit of seeing Bonzo play many times and I am grateful to have had that opportunity.

On the pitch an absolute man mountain but off it a very quiet one. Led the team by example and if playing now would definitely get into any of the top premiership clubs. Why? He could play equally as well at full back, centre back, sweeper, winger and central midfield. Just view his playing record as it says it all. Very few of today's modern players have the ability to play in so many different positions.

Thanks Bill for sticking by West Ham through the good and bad times.