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International Hammers
Memorabilia Pages
1995 to 2000
MARC REIPER - DENMARK (21 caps)
MARC RIEPER (1994-1997)
Powerful central defender once likened to Superman by Harry Redknapp, who originally signed him on loan from Bronby IF at the end of 1994. Made his Hammers debut against Leeds United at Elland Road in a trilling 2-2 draw on the 10th December 1994. A string of Viking-like displays in Hammers' successful relegation battle impressed several clubs, including champions elect Blackburn Rovers and big spending Turks, Fenerbahce. Knowing he had to act quickly, the wily Redknapp outwitted them both to capture the commanding Dane for £1.1 million on the final day of the 1994-95 campaign 14th May 1995. Rieper briefly found himself out of favour during Hammers' rocky start to the following season, before regaining his form and eventually securing a place in the new look back five alongside Bilic and Dicks. At international level "The Grimm Reaper" remained one of the linchpins of the Danish defence. With the popular Rieps' expiring contract set to make him a Bosman, Harry acted swiftly to salvage some cash by agreeing the £1.5m transfer to Celtic in September 1997.
Born: Copenhagen, Denmark 05/06/1968.
Premiership apps: 84/7 (gls 5) Cup: 10/1 (gls 0)
49th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for Denmark)
8th January 1995 1. SAUDI ARABIA Intercontentinental Cup for Nations 1995 in Riyadh 0-2
10th January 1995 2. MEXICO Intercontentinental Cup for Nations 1995 in Riyadh 1-1
13th January 1995 3. ARGENTINA Intercontentinental Cup for Nations 1995 Final in Riyadh 2-0
26th April 1995 4. MACEDONIA European Championship Qualifier in Copenhagen 1-0
31st May 1995 5. FINLAND International Friendly in Helsinki 1-0
7th June 1995 6. CYPRUS European Championship Qualifier in Copenhagen 4-0
16th August 1995 7. ARMENIA European Championship Qualifier in Yerevan 2-0
6th September 1995 8. BELGIUM European Championship Qualifier in Brussels 3-1
27th March 1996 9. GERMANY International Friendly in Munich 0-2
24th April 1996 10. SCOTLAND International Friendly in Copenhagen 2-0
2nd June 1996 11. GHANA International Friendly in Copenhagen 1-0
9th June 1996 12. PORTUGAL European Championship Finals at Hillsborough 1-1
16th June 1996 13. CROATIA European Championship Finals at Hillsborough 0-3
19th June 1996 14. TURKEY European Championship Finals at Hillsborough 3-0
14th August 1996 15. SWEDEN International Friendly in Gothenburg 1-0
9th October 1996 16. GREECE World Cup Qualifier in Copenhagen 2-1
9th November 1996 17. FRANCE International Friendly in Copenhagen 1-0
29th March 1997 18. CROATIA World Cup Qualifier in Split 1-1
30th April 1997 19. SLOVENIA World Cup Qualifier in Copenhagen 4-0
8th June 1997 20. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA World Cup Qualifier in Copenhagen 2-0
20th August 1997 21. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Worls Cup Qualifier in Sarajevo 0-3
JOHN HARKES - USA (4 caps)
50th INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for USA)
16th January 1996 1. EL SALVADORE Gold Cup Group Match in Anaheim 2-0
18th January 1996 2. BRAZIL U-23 Gold Cup Semi-Finals in Los Angeles 0-1
21st January 1996 3. GUATEMALA Gold Cup 3rd/4th play-off in Los Angeles 3-0
26th May 1996 4. SCOTLAND International Friendly in New Britain USA 2-1
JOHN HARKES (1995-1996)
Team USA skipper John Harkes joined West Ham on loan until the end of 95-96 campaign after Derby County sold him to the newly-formed US Soccer Federation for £500,000. The likeable Harkes finally got the all-clear to play against his old club Sheffield Wednesday 28th October 1995 at Hillsborough just minutes before the deadline in a 1-0 victory. Firstly, the US Soccer Federation had to organise payment to Derby County - around £500,000 - for his services before they were able to loan him out to the Hammers. Coventry City were also keen, but a difference of opinion between the Sky Blues and the American authorities concerning Roy Wegerie ensured Upton Park was always going to be the most likely destination. Manager Harry Redknapp completed the fairytale by introducing him into the fray 20 minutes from time against his old club. Moved back across the Atlantic at the end of the campaign to compete in the new American Professional Soccer League.
Born. Kearny, New Jersey USA.
Premiership apps: 6/6 (gls 0).
ROBBIE SLATER - AUSTRALIA (2 caps)
51st INTERNATIONAL HAMMER (1st for Australia)
28th February 1996 1. SWEDEN International Friendly in Sydney 0-0
27th March 1996 2. SCOTLAND International Friendly in Glasgow 0-1
ROBBIE SLATER (1995-1996)
Shot to fame at the beginning of 94-95 campaign when he played in the Charity Shield for Blackburn Rovers against Manchester United. Signed from the Ewood Park club in part exchange for Matt Holmes 14th August 1995, Holmes was rated at £1.2m by Rovers and they paid West Ham £600,000 plus Slater for the diminutive winger's services. Made his Hammers bow against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground 26th August in a 1-1 draw. Born in Ormskirk, Lancashire in 1964, Robbie's family moved to Australia when he was a young boy and grew up there. He played for Anderlecht in Belgium before moving to Lens in France where he won a French League Cup winners medal. Joined Blackburn Rovers for £350,000 and capped off his first year in England with a Premiership championship medal. Slater frustrated both the Hammers fans and the management with a string of erratic displays and minor injuries. Slater moved to Southampton for a more realistic £250,000 in August 1996. Subsequently released by Wolverhampton Wanderers, he returned to Oz where he played for Northern Spirit.
Born. Ormskirk, Lancashire 22/11/1964
Premiership apps: 18/7 (gls 1) Cup: 4 (gls 0).
SLAVEN BILIC - CROATIA (15 caps)
SLAVEN BILIC (1996-1997)
Signed from German club Karlsruhe for £1.65m in January 1996. Invoked a clause in his contract that enabled him to leave the Bundesliga following Hammers' bid for him. Super Slav quickly became an Upton Park favourite with some emotional defensive displays. Made his Hammers bow against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a 1-0 victory at White Hart Lane 12th February 1996. But clauses and the Croatian went hand in hand throughout a West Ham career punctuated with speculation over his future and extended contracts. Effectively agreed to join Everton midway through the 1996-97 season but pledged to stay and fight relegation...and collect a substantial end-of-season loyalty bonus! Slaven made the move to Goodison Park for £4.5m July 1997 declaring that by joining a bigger club he could win trophies. Injuries and relegation dog-fights have merely added to his Mersey misery. Linked with a return to Upton Park but the deal fell through on medical grounds.
Born. Split, Croatia 11/09/1968.
Premiership apps: 49 (gls 2) Cup: 6 (gls 1)