Ludek Miklosko, former West Ham and QPR goalkeeper, dies aged 64

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Former West Ham United goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. The Czech international arrived at the club from Baník Ostrava in 1990 and played a pivotal role in securing promotion to the top flight during his debut season. Throughout his eight-year tenure, the goalkeeper made 373 appearances for the team before transferring to Queens Park Rangers in 1998. Miklosko also represented his country 42 times, featuring for both Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. Following his retirement from professional play in 2001, he returned to East London to serve as the club’s goalkeeping coach until 2010.