West Ham United’s former participant Billy Bonds / Captured from X
Billy Bonds, West Ham United’s all-time file appearance-maker and a key determine within the membership’s historical past as a participant and supervisor, has died on the age of 79, his household stated on Sunday.
Bonds performed 799 instances for West Ham throughout a 21-year spell between 1967-88, captaining the East London aspect to FA Cup victories in 1975 and 1980.
He managed the workforce from 1990 to 1994, twice main them to promotion to England’s prime division.
“We’re heartbroken to announce that we misplaced our beloved Dad at the moment. He was dedicated to his household and was probably the most form, loyal, selfless, and loving particular person,” the Bonds household stated in a press release on West Ham’s web site.
“Dad cherished West Ham United and its fantastic supporters with all his coronary heart and treasured each second of his time on the Membership.”
West Ham introduced a interval of appreciation to honour Bonds earlier than Sunday’s Premier League dwelling recreation in opposition to Liverpool.
