We are delighted to report that that we making progress with having the crest being mounted on the outside wall of the old supporters club, behind what was the Southbank / Bobby Moore Stand at Upton Park. This is a fantastic location as it will be only a few yards from its original home at the Boleyn Ground and it will stand proud as a fitting reminder of the great West Ham occasions there; and some not so great!
We thank the West Ham United Supporters Club and their present tenants, UK Fitness Club, for permission to display, and for their assistance in bringing this project to a favourable conclusion. UK Fitness Club will be submitting an application for planning permission to allow the installation to take place.
Rubin has now collected the crest from Sanjai’s house, where it had been held in storage. It has been taken to Sean Burke’s workshop where it will be restored to it’s former glory: free of charge.
Sean will be surveying the Upton Park site to prepare for fitting the crest to it’s new home. Sean will undertake this work free of charge, though he will be looking for help if the survey indicates scaffolding is required.
Sean and Rubin join the long list of West Ham fans who have made this possible. Terry Jewel, the Under 5s, Andy Payne (with his considerable donation), Ben & Jason Hayes, Sanjai, Trevor Twohig, West Ham United Supporters Club, UK Fitness Club and all the many West Ham fans who chipped in .. BRAVO! And thank you.
West Ham’s owners had no interest in saving the crest so the West Ham family rallied round and saved it themselves.
The original article about the crest can be found here.
We will let you know when final arrangements are made and hopefully some of you can come along and witness this piece of Hammers history being restored and celebrated.
