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Hard as nails Hammers legend
Scottish Daily Express
|December 06, 2025
WEST Ham United icon Billy Bonds had his own fans' chant, “Six foot two, eyes of blue, Billy Bonds is after you.”
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Bonds lifted the FA Cup twice
The Hammers’ former hardman captain, defender, midfielder, coach, manager and record-appearance holder ruled the centre of the pitch at Upton Park for the best part of 20 years.
“No one took liberties with Billy Bonds,” recalled teammate Sir Trevor Brooking.
This story is from the December 06, 2025 edition of Scottish Daily Express.
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