Think you’re a true Hammer? Put your West Ham United knowledge to the ultimate test with our How Well Do You Know West Ham United F.C.? Quiz. From the early days of Thames Ironworks F.C. to iconic moments at the London Stadium, this quiz challenges your memory, passion, and dedication to one of England’s most historic football clubs. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or a new fan learning the ropes, get ready to prove how deep your claret and blue pride really runs!
Results
#1. What was the original name of West Ham United Football Club?
The club was originally founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C., before being reformed as West Ham United in 1900.
#2. What major domestic trophy has West Ham won three times?
West Ham won the FA Cup in 1964, 1975, and 1980.
#3. Which trophy did West Ham win in 2023?
They won the second edition of the Conference League.
#4. Who was their manager when West Ham joined the Football League?
He had been in charge since the club’s birth.
#5. Where is the “Champions” statue located?
#6. What nickname was given to the 1985–86 team?
#7. What do the crossed rivet hammers on the West Ham crest specifically represent?
The crossed hammers represent rivet hammers, used in the shipbuilding industry by Thames Ironworks.
#8. West Ham fans boarded up the “Champions” statue for protection prior to matches against which clubs?
The statue was boarded up before matches with Millwall (2009) and Tottenham (2016).
#9. Which group is considered the earliest known West Ham hooligan mob from the 1960s?
The club’s hooligan roots trace back to the Mile End Mob, active in the 1960s.
#10. Before moving to the Boleyn Ground in 1904, where did Thames Ironworks briefly play?
Before the Memorial Grounds and long before Upton Park, Thames Ironworks briefly played at Browning Road.
#11. Which minor European trophy did West Ham win in 1999?
They won the Intertoto Cup in 1999.
