Phil Woosnam
Position: Inside Forward · Years: 1958-1962 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 151 · Goals: 29
Welsh international inside forward who was part of the promotion-winning side. Woosnam later became commissioner of the North American Soccer League.
Phil Woosnam represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a inside forward during 1958-1962, Records list Phil Woosnam with 151 senior appearances and 29 goals for the Hammers. West Ham United forwards have thrilled the Boleyn Ground and London Stadium faithful for over 130 years. Legends such as Geoff Hurst, Tony Cottee, Paolo Di Canio, Carlton Cole and Jarrod Bowen have all worn claret and blue with distinction.
West Ham United under Ted Fenton and then Ron Greenwood built the 'Academy' reputation for coaching in this era, laying the groundwork for the 1964 FA Cup and 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup triumphs.
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