On this day: 27 September 1975 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

OTD, 1975: Graham Paddon scores what he describes as "the best goal of my career" to sink Wolves at Molineux. The midfielder's 40-yard thunderbolt beats Gary Pierce to ensure West Ham Utd win 1-0 and remain unbeaten in Division One after nine games (6 wins, 3 draws).

Wishing happy birthday to winger Maxwel Cornet (29), currently on loan with Genoa and defender Dennis Burnett, 81 today (66 apps, 3 gls). Ex-Hammers born on this day were Alexander Davidson (b1878, 9 apps, 2 gls) and the gloriously-named William Williams (b1905, 44 apps, 9 gls).

The masters of farce (by Steve Barlow) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

Nuno named as new Head Coach www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Potter responds to sacking www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Potter sacked, Nuno tipped to follow www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

On this day: 26 September 2010 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Many happy returns to 1975 FA Cup winner Tommy Taylor, who is 74 today (403 apps, 8 gls). to Alan Stephenson, 81 (118a, 1g) and Jon Harley, 46,(16a, 1g). Also born this day were Jack Tresadern (b1890, 166a, 5g), Walter Pollard (b1906, 43a, 5g) and Lawrence Conwell (b1909, 8a 1g).

OTD, 2010: West Ham beat Tottenham 1-0 at The Boleyn, one of only seven league wins during the 2010/11 season. Rob Green takes the MotM award for four stunning saves; Freddie Piquionne's 29th minute header wins the day. Report: www.kumb.com/report.php?i... Thread: www.kumb.com/forum/viewto...

Potter unaffected by rumours www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Hammers Headlines: Cisse, Potter & Brighton www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Seven key questions: heritage and culture (by bristolhammerfc) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

Hammers Headlines: Qatar, Kretinsky & Luizao www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

West Ham Utd v Chelsea: WSL match preview www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Seven key questions: fan relations & trust (by Gordon Thrower) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

No Hammers birthdays today, however we did omit to mention George Kay's on Saturday (21st). The Manchester-born centre half, who captained West Ham in the 1923 FA Cup Final was born in 1891 and represented West Ham on 259 occasions between 1919 and 1926, scoring 17 goals.

On this day: 25 September 1982 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

OTD, 1982: Stewart misses a penalty but the Irons still thrash Manchester City, who end the game with only 9 men, 4-1. Clark (33,37), Goddard (47) and Van Der Elst (71) are on target for Lyall's side, while West Ham-born Kevin Bond is sent off for kicking Bonds. Hartford also sees red, for dissent.

WLC: Charlton Athletic 1-5 West Ham Utd www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Seven key questions: strategy and PSR (by The Pink Palermo) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

On this day: 24 September 1983 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

OTD, 1983: A crowd of 20,613 watch West Ham beat Notts County 3-0 with goals from Brooking (32 mins), Goddard (60) and Ray Stewart (a last-minute penalty). The victory, a fifth win in six to begin the 1983/84 campaign ensures John Lyall's side stay top of the Canon League Div 1.

Wishing a happy 56th birthday to full back and KUMB Live! 2015 guest Rufus Brevett (29 apps, 1 goal). Also to former Hammers Frank Nouble, 34, (19a, 1g), now at Gateshead and loanee Franz Carr, 59 (3a). Also born this day in 1926 was Jack Gregory (27a, 6g), father of ex-Villa boss John.

Charlton v West Ham Utd: WLC match preview www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Mixed results for five in action www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

The Academy Show: w/b 22 September www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Hammers Headlines: Parker, Wicky & Loftus-Cheek www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Too much to ask for? (by Allen Cummings) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

Angry chair (by Steve Barlow) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

On this day: 23 September 1989 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

OTD, 1989: England U21 Julian Dicks captains West Ham for the second time, replacing Alvin Martin. Dicksy marks his league debut as skipper by scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot (17 mins). Opponents Watford are left seething as Steve Potts gets away with handling the ball twice.

Happy birthdays to former striker Jonathan Calleri, 32, and midfielder Simon Clarke, 53, who made three sub appearances for the Hammers in the early 1990s. Also born this day in 1935 was striker Ron Tindall (14 appearances in 1961/62), who was perhaps better known as an all-rounder for Surrey.

Morning Hammers. A little bit of history for you to start the day... When West Ham played both Leeds and Tottenham at The Boleyn Ground within 24 hours - and the match against Leeds drew 10,000 more spectators: www.kumb.com/forum/viewto...

Hammers Headlines: Pickston, Potter & Alvarez www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

On this day: 22 September 1981 www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

OTD, 1981: Unbeaten-in-six West Ham beat fourth-placed Southampton 4-2 at The Boleyn to go top of Division 1. Paul Goddard, who threw up before k/off grabs a hat-trick with Geoff Pike scoring West Ham's third of the day. Saints boss McMenemy remarks: "take away the result and I enjoyed it..."

Bilic targeting former stars to complete dream team www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

SL: Brighton 4-1 West Ham Utd www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Come on up for the rising (by Paul Walker) www.kumb.com/article.php?... #koyi #whufc

Wishing a very happy 59th birthday to former West Ham United midfielder John Moncur. Crowd favourite Moncs made 203 appearances for the Hammers, scoring nine goals between 1994 and 2003. Also born this day was forward Doug Eadie (b1946, 2 appearances).

The chairman's partner has a go at West Ham fans while the board consider replacing Graham Potter with the only manager whose team has lost to a Potter side this season. And it's still only 9am on Monday. Welcome to the wacky world of West Ham... www.kumb.com/news_archive...

West Ham consider the only manager to lose to West Ham www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Sullivan's squeeze comes out fighting www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

West Ham United 1-2 Crystal Palace (by Chris Wilkerson) www.kumb.com/report.php?i... #koyi #whufc

Not good enough, warns goalscorer www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

Matt Beard www.kumb.com/story.php?id... #koyi #whufc

It's another desperately disappointing afternoon for Rehanne Skinner's West Ham, who fall to a third defeat in a row - 4-1 against Brighton - which leaves them rooted to the bottom of the WSL. Match report to follow on KUMB soon.

OTD, 1974: West Ham put six past Leicester at The Boleyn. City take an early lead with a penalty but Jennings (24.50), Bonds (35), Gould (40, 56) and debutant Robson (68) reply for the Irons before Worthington (who dived to win the pen) scores his second goal in the final minute.

Wishing a happy 29th birthday to UECL winner Thilo Kehrer and a happy 81st birthday to winger Dudley Tyler, who made 35 appearances for the club. Also born this day were prolific centre forward David Mangnall (b1905, 37 apps, 30 goals) and 'keeper Arthur Weare (b1912, 59 apps).