West Ham Quiz: Can you name every ‘Hammer of the Year’?
By Louis Pye
The ‘Hammer of the Year’ award is an illustrious prize to be won, with a chance for players to embed their names into West Ham folklore as they get to sit beside many legendary names from the east end past.
It is an award chosen by Irons supporters based on who they believe to have been West Ham’s most important player throughout the season.
That player may not necessarily have been the best player, but often the award goes to the footballer who has endeared himself to the Hammers faithful more than any other, with the heart and passion they have shown for the club.
Before the footballing hiatus due to COVID-19, Angelo Ogbonna was the heavy favourite to pick up this season’s edition of the award, with his rock-solid defensive displays maintaining the otherwise shaky back-line together. Though it is not just his performances alone that have been worthy of praise, as many had written the Italian international off, as they saw the duo of Issa Diop and Fabian Balbuena as West Ham’s long-term central defensive partnership.
With
still yet to be played as David Moyes’ men are in the fight for Premier League survival, there is a chance for a host of names to become a hero and snatch the award from Ogbonna’s grasp.
The first ‘Hammer of the Year’ award was presented in 1958, and there has been a winner every year since. Some have won it on multiple occasions, while others have enjoyed just that one special season.
Have a go at this quiz and try to name as many of these prestigious winners as you can! If it is failing to load on this page, you can alternatively click here! Good luck!