Upton Park legend

by Reece
(Colchester)

I spent my teenage years watching Billy Bonds at Upton Park. He and Trevor Brooking were my football heroes. How Billy never played for England is amazing.

I look at the modern footballers and very few have the desire, inspiration and loyalty that Billy and Trevor showed to the Hammers. I just do not have the respect for modern footballers that I hold for Billy Bonds.

I always remember singing "Six foot two, eyes are blue, Billy Bonds is after you". He never gave up and I always remember the second half when we were under pressure, Billy would come out of the tunnel with his socks rolled down and you knew he meant business.

No disrespect to the late Bobby Moore but for me Billy Bonds is the greatest ever West Ham defender and Captain.