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To Date there have been 112 West Ham United players to have represented their Country at FULL International level. William Jones became the first West Ham United player to be capped for his country, representing Wales against England in 1902. Whilst delving into the record books it became clear that many more Hammers have represented their country at different levels.
More recently Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson playing for Iceland Under 21. Other such games include "War Time Internationals", "Under-21 and Under-23", "International B" games etc... Please checkout the "Representative Honours" link for these records. If you spot any errors or omissions I would love to hear from you.

WILLIAM JONES - WALES (4 caps)

1st INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for Wales)
2nd March 1901	1. SCOTLAND - XVIII British Championship in Wrexham 1-1
18th March 1901	2. ENGLAND - XVIII British Championship at St James' Park 0-6
3rd March 1902:	3. ENGLAND - XIX British Championship in Wrexham 0-0
26th March 1902:	4. SCOTLAND - XIX British Championship in Greenock 1-5

WILLIAM JONES (1901-1902)
William became the first West Ham player to be capped for his country when he played for Wales v. England in 1902. Moved from Aberdare to Kettering Town in September 1901. Unable to settle with the Poppies, he was involved in a straight swap for West Ham's Peter Kyle in December 1901, making his West Ham debut in the 2-1 victory over Swindon Town at the Memorial Grounds on the 14th December 1901, Bill went onto record another 14 Southern League appearances at centre-half before returning to the valleys at the season's end to join Aberamen whom he helped steer to the final of the Welsh Cup in 1903. He left Aberamen to join a club named Rogerstone in 1904 and stayed until 1906.
Born: Penrhiwceiber, Wales.
Southern Lge apps 15 (gls 0)

GEORGE WEBB - ENGLAND (2 caps)

2nd INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for England)
13th March 1911	1. WALES - XXVIII British Home Championship at Millwall 3-0
1st April 1911	2. SCOTLAND - XXVIII British Home Championship at Everton 1-1

GEORGE WEBB (1909-1911)
Strong and speedy with a fierce shot, George Webb was an amateur international who also appeared in the full England team. Born in the East End, Webb was the stepson of George Hone, one of the early administrators of Thames Ironworks and a director of West Ham United. He went to school less than half a mile from Upton Park and in August 1905 took part in a pre-season trial, aged 18. Later that season he made his Southern League debut in a Division Two match against Reading, although his main obligations at that time were to Ilford Alliance F.C. Later he played for Wanstead, the main amateur club in the district. Webb, a toy manufacturer and freemason, remained an amateur throughout his career and his appearances were always restricted by his business commitments. In six years with Hammers he never played more than six matches in succession and George Shea once said that Webb led too crowded a life. He scored on his senior debut, against Leyton on the 9th April 1909 in a 1-0 victory at the Boleyn, but reserved his best displays for F.A.

Cup games and internationals. He hit two of Hammers' five at Wolves in 1910 and all three against First Division Preston the following season. Illness ruled him out of the latter part of 1911-12 and he began the next season with Manchester City but after injury and then a financial dispute with City, he dropped out of League football.
Born: Poplar, East London 1888.
Southern Lge apps 52 (gls 23) Cup: 10 (gls 9)

VIC WATSON - ENGLAND (5 caps)

3rd INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (2nd for England)
5th March 1923	1. WALES - XXXV British Home Championship in Cardiff 2-2
14th April 1923	2. SCOTLAND - XXXV British Home Championship in Glasgow 2-2
5th April 1930	3. SCOTLAND - XLII British Home Championship at Wembley 5-2
10th May 1930	4. GERMANY International Friendly in Berlin 3-3
14th May 1930	5. AUSTRIA International Friendly in Vienna 0-0

VICTOR WATSON (1920-1935)
Of all the great centre-forwards who have worn the number nine shirt for West Ham United over the years, Vic Watson stands out as the finest. Spotted playing for Wellingborough Town, he was duly signed for a £50 transfer fee in March 1920, to give cover for the then leader Sydney Puddefoot, later becoming as a big a star as the man he was to replace so dramatically when the latter signed sensationally for Falkirk. Vic made his debut against Cardiff City in a 0-0 draw on the 25th September 1920. Honours followed thick and fast, with his

22 League goals largely responsible for Hammers' promotion to the First Division, and five counters in the F.A. Cup contributing likewise to the club's appearance in the first Wembley Cup Final during that doubly - memorable 1922-23 season. Capped for England against Wales and Scotland. Notching over 200 goals during nine seasons in the top flight. The highlight of those gala years came on a rain-lashed afternoon in an unforgettable 8-2 thrashing of Leeds United at Upton Park on the 9th February 1929, when Vic scored six times against the hapless Yorkshiremen. Scored a club record 42 First Division goals the following season saw him back in an England shirt in 1930. The six-goal blast against Leeds apart, Vic scored four goals in a match on three separate occasions, and tallied an astonishing thirteen hat-tricks during his Hammers' career. Transferred to Southampton in 1935, he had one season with the Saints before retiring.
Born. Girton, Cambridgeshire 10/11/1897.
Apps: 462 (gls 298) Cup: 45 (gls 28)

JACK TRESADERN - ENGLAND (2 caps)

4th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (3rd for England)
14th April 1923	1. SCOTLAND - XXXV British Home Championship in Glasgow 2-2
21st May 1923	2. SWEDEN International Friendly in Stockholm 4-2

JACK TRESADERN (1914-1924)
An impertinent little fellow, he seems to steal the ball rather than win it in an honest, straight-forward fashion' - that was how the Daily Chronicle soccer correspondent summed up West Ham's dapper, terrier-like wing-half, Jack Tresadern on the morning of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final. "Tres" as he was popularly known was a successful schoolboy footballer. From Harold Halse's old club, Wanstead, he became a regular with Barking after refusing an offer to follow in Halse's footsteps and join Southend United. In January 1913 he began to play occasional reserve team games for West Ham. Eventually he signed professional forms and made his senior debut in a 0-6 defeat at Watford on the 1st April 1914. Alf Fenwick and then Dan Woodards restricted his appearances to just six games before Tresadern joined the Royal Artillery. Lieutenant Tresadern made few wartime appearances for Hammers but won a regular place when peacetime football resumed and Hammers joined the Football League. In the wake of Hammers' 1923 Cup Final appearance, Tresadern, Watson and Moore were capped for England but then his club form slumped and in October 1924 he joined ailing Burnley. Later he became player-manager, then manager of Northampton. He also managed Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Plymouth, Hastings and Tonbridge.
Born. Leytonstone, London, September 1893.
Apps: 150 (gls 5) Cup: 16 (gls 0)

BILLY MOORE - ENGLAND (1 cap)

5th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (4th for England)
24th May 1923	1. SWEDEN International Friendly in Stockholm 3-1

BILLY MOORE (1922-1929)
Billy joined Hammers from Sunderland in 1922, where he'd struck up a renowned left-wing partnership with international H. Martin. His arrival at Upton Park heralded the beginning of an even more famous liaison with the immortal Jimmy Ruffell, and in an age when exceptional inside-forwards were commonplace, Billy shone as brightly as any of his contemporaries. Made his Hammers debut in the 1-2 defeat by Bradford City at Upton Park on the 26th August 1922. After winning Amateur caps against Denmark and Sweden, he gained full-England international honours versus the latter country shortly after appearing in the first Wembley Cup Final in 1923, and further distinguished himself as an ever-present in West Ham's promotion side in his eventful first season at the Boleyn. Although recognised as a maker rather than a taker of goals during his eight seasons as a West Ham player. Appointed Assistant Trainer when he retired from Playing in 1929, he was promoted to Trainer-in-chief in 1932 and remained in that capacity until his full retirement in 1960. Two years earlier he'd realised his greatest personal ambition in seeing Hammers return to the First Division after an absence of 25 years.
Born: Newcastle-on-Tyne 06/10/1894.
Apps: 181 (gls 42) Cup: 21 (gls 6)

EDWARD HUFTON - ENGLAND (6 caps)

= 6th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (=5th for England)
1st November 1923	1. BELGIUM International Friendly in Antwerp 2-2
22nd October 1927	2. NORTHERN IRELAND - XL British Home Championships in Belfast 0-2
31st March 1928	3. SCOTLAND - XL British Home Championships at Wembley 1-5
9th May 1929	4. FRANCE International Friendly in Paris 4-1
11th May 1929	5. BELGIUM International Friendly in Brussels 5-1
15th May 1929	6. SPAIN International Friendly in Madrid 3-4

EDWARD HUFTON (1919-1932)
Signed by Sheffield United from local works side Atlas & Norfolk in 1913, Ted seized the first team spot and acquitted himself well enough to prompt the Blades to transfer their regular goalkeeper. Ted joined the Coldstream Guards during WW1. Made the first of 64 war-time guest appearances for West Ham, paving the way for his eventual transfer when hostilities ceased, for a fee of £350. Irons' first season in the newly-formed Second Division were memorable ones for Ted, and it was around this time that he acquired the nickname "Penalty King", by saving 11 out of 18 spot-kicks.

International recognition followed in the Cup Final and promotion year of 1923, but Ted had to decline due to injury. So his international debut was delayed to the following year, when he won the first of six caps, being the only goalkeeper to play for England while with West Ham, a record that was broken in 2001 when David James signed for the Hammers. The veteran keeper lost his place to George Watson, and was granted a free transfer at the end of the 1932-33 season, joining Watford for a brief spell.
Born: Southwell, Notts 25/11/1892.
Apps: 371 Cup: 31

WILLIAM BROWN - ENGLAND (1 cap)

= 6th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (=5th for England)
1st November 1923	1. BELGIUM International Friendly in Antwerp 2-2

WILLIAM BROWN (1921-1924)
A play-anywhere man when West Ham plucked him from local football in his native North-East, made his Hammers debut in the final fixture of 1920-21 season against South Shields in a 0-0 draw at Horsley Hill on the 7th May 1921. Billy eventually settled down in the inside-right position to partner Dick Richards in the 1923 F.A. Cup Final and promotion side. It wasn't until 1922-23 that he won a regular First Team place, and a month after appearing in Hammers' losing Wembley XI gained England honours as reserve against France. A year later he won his solitary full cap versus Belgium at the Hawthorns. Transferring to Chelsea shortly afterwards, he later played for Fulham and Hartlepool United.
Born: Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham 22/08/1900.
Apps: 60 (gls 15) Cup: 11 (gls 5)

DICK RICHARDS - WALES (3 caps)

8th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (2nd for Wales)
16th February 1924	1. SCOTLAND - XXXVI British Home Championship in Cardiff 2-0
3rd March 1924	2. ENGLAND - XXXVI British Home Championship at Blackburn 1-0
15th March 1924	3. NORTHERN IRELAND - XXXVI British Home Championship in Belfast 1-0

DICK RICHARDS (1922-1924)
Dick was an eager beaver inside-forward or outside-left when he joined the Hammers from Wolverhampton Wanderers where he scored 27 goals in 97 appearances. Making his West Ham debut in the opening match against Bradford City at Upton Park in a 1-2 defeat on the 26th August 1922. Dick switched to the opposite flank owing to the brilliant form of Jimmy Ruffell. He had been an automatic choice for his country, Wales, while at Wolves, winning five caps in 1920-21. Dick continued in that vein with West Ham, playing for the Principality when they won the International Championship in 1923-24, with victories over England, Scotland and Ireland. His international appearances served to further underline his versatility, as they were all played from the inside-left position. Transferring to Fulham in 1924. Dick found his brief stay at Craven Cottage beset with injury and illness, although his fortunes did improve with his move to Mold F.C. in the Welsh League, to the extent of gaining a further cap in 1925, totalling nine full caps.
Born: Chirk, Wales 14/02/1890.
Apps: 43 (gls 5) Cup 10 (gls 1)

JAMES RUFFELL - ENGLAND (6 caps)

9th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (7th for England)
17th April 1926	1. SCOTLAND - XXXVIII British Home Championship in Manchester 0-1
20th October 1926	2. NORTHERN IRELAND - XXXIX British Home Championship at Liverpool 3-3
22nd October 1928	3. NORTHERN IRELAND - XLI British Home Championship at Liverpool 2-1
17th November 1928	4. WALES - XLI British Home Championship in Swansea 3-2
13th April 1929	5. SCOTLAND - XLI British Home Championship in Glasgow 0-1
20th November 1929	6. WALES - XLII British Home Championship at Chelsea 6-0

JAMES RUFFELL (1921-1937)
James made his first appearance in Hammers' colours in a 3-2 victory over Bury at the Boleyn on the 27th December 1921, Jimmy's League and Cup appearances rose steadily in the early Twenties - as did his goalscoring record - it's doubtful if his career total of 166 in League and Cup will ever be surpassed by an orthodox winger. Inevitably capped by his country and a member of the West Ham team which contested the first Wembley

Cup Final in 1923, the Hammers' management could hardly have foreseen what lay ahead when they plucked the diminutive outside-left from the works team of the Ilford Electricity Board! Chosen six times to play for England. Portraying perfectly the cigarette - card image of the professional footballer, complete with centre-parting in slicked-back hair, Jimmy set a dashing scene as he tormented his opposing full-backs, often leaving them with muddied backsides as he cut in to score yet another goal. When he left West Ham in 1937 he chose to see out the remainder of his career with little Aldershot.
Born. Doncaster, Yorkshire 08/08/1900.
Apps: 505 (gls 159) Cup: 43 (gls 7)

STANLEY EARLE - ENGLAND (1 cap)

10th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (8th for England)
22nd October 1927	1. NORTHERN IRELAND - XLI British Home Championship in Belfast 0-2

STANLEY EARLE (1924-1932)
A superbly creative six-foot-plus inside-right who followed his former Clapton F.C. colleague Vivian Gibbins in signing for West Ham. Once on Arsenal's books and an England amateur international, Stan won an F.A. Amateur Cup Winners' medal with Clapton in 1924 and was honoured with a full cap against Ireland in Belfast in 1927. Made his Hammers debut in the 1-0 victory over Preston North End at Upton Park on the 30th August 1924. Initially reluctant to relinquish his amateur status, he became a leading light in Hammers' attack and struck up a fine understanding with Vic Watson. Often getting among the goal scorers, it was his ability to take as well as create chances which made him such a valued member of West Ham's team in the twenties and early thirties. He ended his career with Clapton Orient.
Born: Stratford, London 06/09/1897.
Apps: 258 (gls 56) Cup: 14 (gls 2)

JIM BARRETT - ENGLAND (1 cap)

11th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (9th for England)
22nd October 1928	1. NORTHERN IRELAND - XLI British Home Championship at Liverpool 2-1

JIM BARRETT Snr. (1925-1938)
A name to conjure with, and one inextricably entwined in Hammers' heritage. A larger than life character. "Big Jim", as he as affectionately known. Signed professional forms in Hammers' Cup Final year of 1923 at the age of 16, Jim had to wait two years to make his League debut against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on 28th March 1925 in a 1-1 draw. "Big Jim's" solitary international appearance against Ireland in 1928 constituted a record, his four minutes on the field, before injury ended his aspirations, remains the shortest recorded international career. He continued to be an invaluable asset to his club, however, not least because of his remarkable versatility which had seen him perform in every position for the First and Second XI's. His ability to switch from defence to attack borne out by his tally of more than 50 League and Cup goals whilst a Hammer. During a Hammers' tour of Holland he deliberately aimed at a clock behind the goal, and hit the "bull’s-eye" to put it out of action! In 1945-46 Jim was in charge of the 'A' team, and played in the same side as his son
Born: West Ham, London 1907.
Apps: 442 (gls 49) Cup: 25 (gls 4)

WILF JAMES - WALES (2 caps)

12th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (3rd for Wales)
22nd April 1931	1. NORTHERN IRELAND - XLIII British Home Championship in Wrexham 3-2
5th December 1931	2. NORTHERN IRELAND - XLIV British Home Championship in Belfast 0-4

WILF JAMES (1930-1931)
Wilf began his footballing career with Cross Keys School just after WW1 and graduated to local Welsh sides Abercarn Welfare and Ynysddu Crusaders before signing for Newport County in 1925. Went to Yorkshire works team Thorne Colliery before moving on to Owston Park Rangers for 1927-28. He re-entered League football with Notts County. Wilf joined Hammers from the Magpies in May 1930, making his debut in the opening fixture of the 1930-3 campaign against Huddersfield Town in a 2-1 victory at Upton Park on the 30th August 1930. Chosen to play for Wales against Ireland in matches at Wrexham and Belfast in 1931, while with West Ham, Wilf was a fine inside-left and a great character who had a deep affection for his bowler hat. In fact, it was the first article of clothing he would put on when he changed after a match, often standing stark naked in the dressing room wearing only his "titfer" . Wilf later transferred to Charlton Athletic for £600 in February 1932, and later joined Workington then Carlisle United.
Born: Cross Keys, Mommouthshire, Wales 19/02/1907
Apps: 40 (gls 7) Cup 1 (gls 0)

LEN GOULDEN - ENGLAND (14 caps)

13th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (10th for England)
14th May 1937	1. NORWAY International Friendly in Oslo 6-0
17th May 1937	2. SWEDEN International Friendly in Stockholm 4-0
23rd October 1937	3. NORTHERN IRELAND - L British Home Championship in Belfast 5-1
17th November 1937	4. WALES - L British Home Championship at Middlesbrough 2-1
1st December 1937	5. CZECHOSLOVAKIA International Friendly at Tottenham 5-4
14th May 1938	6. GERMANY International Friendly in Berlin 6-3
21st May 1938	7. SWITZERLAND International Friendly in Zurich 1-2
26th May 1938	8. FRANCE International Friendly in Paris 4-2
22nd Oct 1938	9. WALES - LI British Home Championship in Cardiff 2-4
26th Oct 1938	10. FIFA International Friendly at Arsenal 3-0
15th Apr 1939	11. SCOTLAND - L British Home Championship in Glasgow 2-1
13th May 1939	12. ITALY International Friendly in Milan 2-2
18th May 1939	13. YUGOLAVIA International Friendly in Belgrade 1-2
24th May 1939	14. ROMANIA International Friendly in Bucharest 2-0
11th November 1939	* WALES (War Time International) at Ninian Park 1-1
13th April 1940	* WALES (War Time International) at Wembley 0-1
8th February 1941	* SCOTLAND (War Time International) at St James' Park 2-3
3rd May 1941	* SCOTLAND (War Time International) at Hampden Park 3-1
7th June 1941	* WALES (War Time International) at Ninian Park 3-2
14th October 1944	* SCOTLAND (War Time International) at Wembley 6-2

LEN GOULDEN (1933-1939)
Len signed amateur forms for Hammers as early as 1931, but as there was no youth team in those days he was "farmed out" to Chelmsford and later Leyton, to gain experience. During the summer months in this period Len worked on the redevelopment of Highbury Stadium which was being transformed into the finest football arena in the country at the time. Returning to Upton Park towards the end of the 1932-33 season, he went straight into the League side, after signing professional, against Charlton Athletic at the Valley on the 8th April 1933 to commence a much-talked about partnership with the legendary Jimmy Ruffell from the inside-left berth. He became an automatic choice and despite the fact that Hammers were in the Second Division, his impressive displays drew the attention of the England selectors, culminating in the first of his 20 appearances for his country. His ability to take as well as create chances was much in evidence during his outings for England in overseas internationals... getting on the score-sheet in the 6-0 victory over Norway in Oslo 1937; against Germany in Berlin 1938 when the England team were duped into giving the Nazi salute before the match; and also against Rumania, during the longest tour undertaken by England at that time. The nearest he got to a major honour with West Ham was as a member of the side which won the Football League War Cup with a 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Wembley in 1940. During the conflict he continued to play for Irons and his country in what matches could be arranged. He also made guest appearances for Chelsea, which paved the way for his eventual transfer to Stamford Bridge after WW2. Although the Hammers' management of that time were reluctant to part with their biggest star, they did not want to stand in the way of one who had served them so well. So Len stepped up to the First Division stage with the Pensioners for a reported fee of £5,000. In the summer of 1952 he took up the manager's job with Watford, remaining in that capacity until 1956.
Born: Hackney, London 16/07/1912.
Apps: 239 (gls 54) Cup: 14 (gls 1)

JOHN MORTON - ENGLAND (1 Cap)

14th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (11th for England)
1935	* ANGLO - SCOTS Jubilee International
1st December 1937	1. CZECHOSLOVAKIA International Friendly at Tottenham 5-4

JOHN MORTON (1931-1939)
The first of Hammers' many successful signings from Midland League Gainsborough Trinity. Made his Hammers debut against Arsenal at Upton Park in a 1-1 draw on the 26th March 1932; he became a pro at the age of 17. Went on to win international recognition when he partnered club-mate Len Goulden on England's left-wing against Czechoslovakia at White Hart Lane in 1937. Scored an international debut goal in the 5-4 victory. John would have surely won more caps but for an untimely injury which resulted in Arsenal's Cliff Bastin taking his place. Although only a handful of his total appearances were in the First Division - during the ill-fated 1931-32 season - the speedy Yorkshireman became an automatic choice throughout the thirties up to the outbreak of WW2. In 1935 John had the single honour of being chosen for the Anglo-Scots XI in that year's Jubilee match, but overall could count himself unlucky not to have won more recognition.
Born: Sheffield, Yorkshire 1914.
Apps: 258 (gls 54) Cup: 17 (gls 3)

CHARLIE TURNER - REPUBLIC of IRELAND (3 Caps)

15th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for Eire)
18th May 1938	1. CZECHOSLOVAKIA International Friendly in Prague 2-2
22nd May 1938	2. POLAND Interantional Friendly in Warsaw 0-6
19th May 1939	3. HUNGARY Interantional Friendly in Cork 2-2

CHARLIE TURNER (1938-1939)
Charlie left Irish football to join Stalybridge Celtic and then moved to Leeds United before teaming up with Southend United in the close season 1935 and played 110 League and Cup matches for the Shrimpers. West Ham signed this experienced Eire international centre-half from Southend United for extra defensive cover following the retirement of Jim Barrett. Made his Hammers debut against Sheffield Wednesday at Upton Park in a 1-0 victory on the 12th February 1938. Although he was mainly understudy to Dick Walker during his two seasons at Upton Park, he was capped five times by the Republic of Ireland over the same period to add to the nap hand he had already gained while with the Shrimpers. In the summer of 1939 Charlie transferred to Hartlepools United and after WW2 he returned to Eire to manage League of Ireland club Shelbourne.
Born: Athlone, Republic of Ireland.
Apps: 11 (gls 0)

TOMMY MORONEY – REPUBLIC of IRELAND (11 caps)

16th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (2nd for Eire)
30th May 1948	1. SPAIN International Friendly in Barcelona 1-2
22nd May 1949	2. PORTUGAL International Friendly in Dublin 1-0
2nd June 1949	3. SWEDEN World Cup Qualifier in Stockholm 1-3
12th June 1949	4. SPAIN International Friendly in Dublin 1-4
8th September 1949	5. FINLAND World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 3-0
21st September 1949	6. ENGLAND International Friendly at Everton 2-0
9th October 1949	7. FINLAND World Cup Qualifier in Helsinki 1-1
10th May 1950	8. BELGIUM International Friendly in Brussels 1-5
26th November 1950	9. NORWAY International Friendly in Dublin 2-2
30th May 1951	10. NORWAY Intermational Friendly in Oslo 3-2
4th May 1952	11. GERMANY International Friendly in Cologne 0-3

TOMMY MORONEY (1947-1953)
Another member of the considerable Irish contingent assembled at Upton Park in the immediate post-WW2 period. Tommy was signed by manager Charlie Paynter from Cork United in May 1947 whilst still an amateur. Made his Hammers debut in a 1-1 draw against Millwall at the Den on the 1st September 1947. Although an established wing-half, he also played in the forward-line occasionally before injury problems began to erode his First Team outings. Moved back to Eire with Evergreen United, later becoming manager of the other major club of his native city - Cork Hibs. Won 13 Eire caps between 1948 and 1951.
Born: Cork, Eire 10/11/1923.
Apps: 148 (gls 8) Cup: 3 (gls 0)

DANNY McGOWAN – REPUBLIC of IRELAND (3 caps)

17th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (3rd for Eire)
22nd May 1949	1. PORTUGAL International Friendly in Dublin 1-0
2nd June 1949	2. SWEDEN World Cup Qualifier in Stockholm 1-3
12th June 1949	3. SPAIN International Friendly in Dublin 1-4

DANNY McGOWAN (1948-1954)
Skilful Eire international inside-forward, who converted to wing-half when competition for the inside-berths increased. Signed from League of Ireland club Shelbourne, after being recommended by their manager and pre-war Hammer, Charlie Turner. Danny arrived at Upton Park at the same time as two of his fellow countrymen, Johnny Carroll and Fred Kearns. Made his Hammers debut in the opening fixture of the 1948-49 campaign against Luton Town in a 2-2 draw at Upton Park on the 21st August 1948. Completed six seasons at the Boleyn until his transfer to Southern League Chelmsford City in 1954. Three Eire caps in 1949.
Born: Dublin, Eire 08/11/1924.
Apps: 81 (gls 8) Cup: 2 (gls 1)

FRANK O'FARRELL - REPUBLIC of IRELAND (7 caps)

18th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (4th for Eire)
7th May 1952	1. AUSTRIA International Friendly in Vienna 0-6
25th March 1953	2. AUSTRIA International Friendly in Dublin 4-0
4th October 1953	3. FRANCE World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 3-5
1st May 1955	4. HOLLAND International Friendly in Dublin 1-0
25th May 1955	5. NORWAY International Friendly in Oslo 3-1
19th September 1955	6. YUGOSLAVIA International Friendly in Dublin 1-4
10th May 1956	7. HOLLAND International Friendly in Rotterdam 4-1

FRANK O'FARRELL (1950-1956)
Frank replaced Tommy Moroney in the Cork United side when the latter joined Hammers in 1947, and later followed him to Upton Park. Quickly became a regular in the senior side and won full international recognition for his country. Made his initial Hammers debut along with Tommy

Southren, Vic Niblett and Bill Nelson versus Colchester United at Upton Park in a 2-1 victory in the Essex Pro Cup on the 28th September 1950. Frank's League bow came against Notts County in the 1-4 defeat at Meadow Lane on the 25th November 1950. Transferred to Preston North End in a straight exchange deal for Eddie Lewis in 1956, he continued to make 118 First Division appearances at Deepdale. Went into football management when he hung up his boots, serving Torquay United, Leicester City, Manchester United and Cardiff City after starting off with Southern League Weymouth. Vacated the Cardiff City post to go to Iran. Seven Eire caps between 1952 and 1956, then won two more caps with Preston North End.
Born: Cork, Eire 09/10/1927.
Second Division apps: 197 (gls 6) Cup: 13 (gls 1)

NOEL CANTWELL - REPUBLIC of IRELAND (17 caps)

19th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (5th for Eire)
28th October 1953	1. LUXEMBOURG World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 4-0
27th November 1955	2. SPAIN International Friendly in Dublin 2-2
10th May 1956	3. HOLLAND International Friendly in Rotterdam 4-1
3rd October 1956	4. DENMARK World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 2-1
25th November 1956	5. WEST GERMANY World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 3-0
8th May 1957	6. ENGLAND World Cup Qualifier at Wembley 1-5
19th May 1957	7. ENGLAND World Cup Qualifier in Dublin 1-1
2nd October 1957	8. DENMARK World Cup Qualifier in Copenhagen 2-0
14th March 1958	9. AUSTRIA International Friendly in Vienna 1-3
11th May 1958	10. POLAND International Friendly in Katowice 2-2
5th October 1958	11. POLAND International Friendly in Dublin 2-2
5th April 1959	12. CZECHOSLOVAKIA European Championship Qualifier in Dublin 2-0
10th May 1959	13. CZECHOSLOVAKIA European Championship Qualifier in Bratislava 0-4
1st November 1959	14. SWEDEN international Friendly in Dublin 3-2
30th March 1960	15. CHILE International Friendly in Dublin 2-0
18th May 1960	16. SWEDEN International Friendly in Malmo 1-4
6th November 1960	17. NORWAY International Friendly in Dublin 3-1

NOEL CANTWELL (1952-1960)
Swashbuckling, attack-minded full-back whose 17 international appearances for his native Eire while with Hammers bore ample testimony to his skill. Signed from Cork United in 1952, he joined a veritable colony of fellow-countrymen at Upton Park. Made his initial debut against Colchester United in a 3-2 victory in the Essex Professional Cup on the 13th November 1952. Noel made his League bow 5 months later against Fulham at Craven Cottage also in a 3-2 victory on the 6th April 1953. Attracted the attention of the Eire selectors and was capped against Luxembourg in 1953. His classic partnership with John Bond formed one of the best full-back pairings ever seen at the club and was a major factor in the promotion-winning team of 1958. Transferred to Manchester United for £29,000 (a record at that time for a full-back). He later went into management with Peterborough United and Coventry City before becoming a publican at Stamford, Lincolnshire. Then travelled to the U.S.A. to take over as manager of the Boston Tea Men in the North American Soccer League.
Born: Cork, Republic of Ireland 28/02/1932.
Apps: 248 (gls 11) Cup: 29 (gls 1)

FRED KEARNS - REPUBLIC of IRELAND (1 cap)

20th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (6th for Eire)
7th March 1954	1. LUXEMBOURG World Cup Qualifier in Luxembourg 1-0

FRED KEARNS (1949-1954)
This likeable Irishman enjoyed a chequered career at Upton Park. Signed from Shamrock Rovers as a full-back, he found brief fame and international recognition when switched to the centre-forward berth! Made his Hammers debut in the 1-1 draw with Chesterfield at the Boleyn on the 8th October 1949. His unexpected success earned him a full cap for Eire v. Luxembourg in 1954. He was transferred to Norwich City in the summer of that same year.
Born: Dublin, Eire 08/11/1927.
Second Division apps: 43 (gls 14) Cup: 2 ( gls 1)

PHIL WOOSNAM - WALES (14 caps)

21st INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (4th for Wales)
26th November 1958	1. ENGLAND - LXIV British Home Championship Villa Park 2-2
17th October 1959	2. ENGLAND - LXV British Home Championship in Cardiff 1-1
14th November 1959	3. SCOTLAND - LXV British Home Championship at Hampden Park 1-1
6th April 1960	4. NORTHERN IRELAND - LXV British Home Championship in Wrexham 3-2
28th September 1960	5. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND International Friendly in Dublin 3-2
22nd October 1960	6. SCOTLAND - LXVI British Home Championship in Cardiff 2-0
23rd November 1960	7. ENGLAND - LXVI British Home Championship at Wembley 1-5
12th April 1961	8. NORTHERN IRELAND - LXVI British Home Championship in Belfast 5-1
19th April 1961	9. SPAIN World Cup Qualifier in Cardiff 1-2
28th May 1961	10. HUNGARY International Friendly in Budapest 2-3
14th October 1961	11. ENGLAND - LXVII British Home Championship in Cardiff 1-1
8th November 1961	12. SCOTLAND - LXVII British Home Championship at Hampden Park 0-2
11th April 1962	13. NORTHERN IRELAND - LXVII British Home Championship in Cardiff 4-0
22nd MAy 1962	14. BRAZIL International Friendly in Sao Paulo 1-3

PHIL WOOSNAM (1958-1962)
The original "Welsh Wizard." A footballing genius who almost single-handedly controlled Hammers' destiny from the inside-right position in the immediate post-promotion years. He represented Wales at Schools, Amateur and full international level, and was the first Hammer to play for the Principality since Wilf James in 1932. A relatively late starter, he did have one game for Manchester City as far back as 1952, after moving to Maine Road for trials from Sutton United while still retaining his amateur status. Phil's career took off at Leyton Orient after he had satisfied his academic needs at University by obtaining his degree as a Bachelor of Science, continuing to teach at Leyton County High School. It cost Hammers a then club-record fee of £30,000 to persuade O's to part with their star performer in November 1958, and then made his debut against Arsenal at Upton Park in a 0-0 draw on the 8th November 1958. He was chosen for Wales on 15 occasions during his four years at the Boleyn, having already won one cap while at Brisbane Road, and also represented the Football League. The arrival of Johnny Byrne in March 1962 seemed to hasten Phil's departure which to many appeared premature, the pair's link-up in Hammers attack having become the high-light of the London scene by the time of his move to Aston Villa. He gained another two caps and scored 23 goals in 111 League matches while with Villa. In 1966 Phil emigrated to the States to take up the post of player-coach to Atlanta Chiefs, who won the North American Soccer League two years later under his guidance. He was then appointed Commissioner of the League and since then probably did more to further the game in the States than any other single person.
Born: Caersws, Montgomeryshire, Wales 22/12/1932.
First Division apps: 138 (gls 26) Cup: 15 (gls 3)

JOHN DICK - SCOTLAND (1 cap)

22nd INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for Scotland)
11th April 1959	1. ENGLAND - LVIV British Home Championship at Wembley 0-1

JOHN DICK (1953-1962)
Gained a Scottish Junior Cap with Maryhill (Scotland) in 1950. Drafted for National Service at Colchester he played for Crittall Athletic (Essex) in the London League and Eastern Counties League and tried out for the Hammers in the London Mid-Week League before signing pro in May 1953. Made his Hammers debut in the 5-0 thrashing of Lincoln City at Upton Park in the opening game of the 1953-54 campaign 19th August. Played for Scotland “B” v. England “B” at Sunderland in March 1954. This tall, rangy Scot was West Ham's major source of goals for nearly a decade. Four of his 153 total came in the record-breaking 8-0 home win over Rotherham United during the promotion year of 1958 where he gained a Second Division Championship medal. A year later won just the one full cap for Scotland v England at Wembley 1959. John was transferred to Brentford for £17,500 in September 1962, and later returned to the club in the early Seventies to help run the junior side after ending his playing career at Southern League Gravesend.
Born: Govan, Scotland 19/03/1930.
Apps: 326 (gls 153) Cup: 40 (gls 23)

NOEL DWYER - REPUBLIC of IRELAND (4 caps)

23rd INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (7th for Republic of Ireland)
1st November 1959	1. SWEDEN Interntional Friendly in Dublin 3-2
30th March 1960	2. CHILE International Friendly in Dublin 2-0
11th May 1960	3. WEST GERMANY International Friendly in Dusseldorf 1-0
18th May 1960	4. SWEDEN International Friendly in Malmo 1-4

NOEL DWYER (1959-1960)
Courageous Eire international goalkeeper, signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 1958 succeeding long-serving Ernie Gregory in West Ham’s goal. Noel made his Hammers debut in the 4-3 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Upton Park on the 21st March 1959. Could be brilliant in one match and infuriating the next. It was this inconsistency which prompted his transfer to Swansea Town in August 1960. He was an important figure as Swansea won the Welsh Cup in 1960-61 and reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. Capped 14 times by his country, 4 whilst with the Hammers, he later had spells with Plymouth Argyle under Malcolm Allison in January 1965 and later Charlton Athletic in December 1965.
Born: Dublin, Eire 30/10/1934.
First Division apps: 36 Cup: 7

KEN BROWN - ENGLAND (1 cap)

24th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (12th for England)
18th November 1959	1. NORTHERN IRELAND - LXV British Home Championship at Wembley 2-1

KEN BROWN (1953-1967)
Signed from Dagenham-based Neville United in October 1951. Played three League games in 1952-53. Finest of a long tradition of West Ham centre-halves. Made his Second Division debut for the Hammers in the 1-1 draw against Rotherham United at Millmoor on the 21st February 1953 whilst still serving in the Army. A stalwart in the promotion year of 1958, he played until 1967. Joined fellow ex-Hammer John Bond at Torquay United and gained the unusual distinction of drawing wage packets from two clubs when he continued to manage the Pools Promotion at Upton Park ! He won one full cap for England against Northern Ireland at Wembley in 1959. Became manager of Norwich City and led them to winning the Milk Cup in 1985 - although also relegated to Division II. Ken steered Norwich back to the First Division the following campaign 1985-86.
Born: Forest Gate, London 16/02/1932.
Apps: 386 (gls 3) Cup: 88 (gls 0)

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