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William Arthur Bonds MBE (born 17 September 1946) is a former professional footballer and manager, who is most often associated with West Ham United with whom he spent 27 years as player and manager.
Sep 17, 2021 · Bill soon won over the hearts of Bobby, the rest of the team and the Hammers’ fans, including mine. Whether he was playing as a marauding full-back, in perpetual motion in midfield or later on, a dominating central defender, his style was captivating.
May 10, 2020 · Voted into runners-up spot in the #50GreatestHammers poll, Club legend Billy Bonds MBE made a record 799 appearances in the Claret and Blue, twice captaining West Ham United to FA Cup glory in 1975 and 1980...
Mar 1, 2019 · West Ham United will unveil the Billy Bonds Stand before Saturday's Premier League match against Newcastle United.
Born: 17 September 1946. West Ham Manager: 1990-1994. Billy Bonds was a popular choice when he was appointed manager on 23 February 1990. The Club’s all-time record appearance-maker, two-time FA Cup-winning captain and four-time Hammer of the Year, Bonds had retired from playing in 1988 and served as a youth coach under John Lyall.
Feb 6, 2019 · A true West Ham legend, Billy Bonds’ achievements see him rightly sit at the top of the very best players, and people, to pull on a Claret and Blue shirt.
Nov 2, 2023 · Former West Ham captain Julian Dicks has named Hammers icon Billy Bonds as the best player he ever played with - but the pair did not always see eye to eye when the former centre-back...
Billy Bonds Hall of Fame profile. By Paul McCarthy. As part of our new partnership with the Football Writers’ Association, nationally recognised journalists and sports writers will be putting pen to paper in honour of selected Hall of Fame inductees.
Billy Bonds former footballer (Defensive Midfield) last club: West Ham United.
Jul 7, 2015 · Billy Bonds. Football Englands profile of Bonzo. Born Woolwich, September 17, 1946. Billy Bonds, Mr West Ham – looking decidedly like Jesus. In the summer of 1967 Ron Greenwood, the West Ham United manager, laid out £50,000 to prize a competitive, enthusiastic full back away from Charlton Athletic. 21 years and 793 appearances later Billy ...
