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How former England captains have fared as managers
Platt lasted just two seasons at the City Ground.Jul 1, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F48%2Fbobby-moore.jpg "England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966")
West Ham reveal plans for statue of Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters
It will be unveiled as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.Jun 30, 11:54
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.Jun 7, 09:18
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.Jun 7, 07:30
Football's greatest ever captains including Moore, Beckenbauer and Keane
West Ham won their only major European trophy in their history after a 2-0 victory over 1860 Munich in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.May 19, 06:41
Can you name every player in England's 1966 World Cup squad?
On a day which would have been Bobby Moore's 79th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name every player in England's 1966 World Cup squad.Apr 12, 11:00
A look back on England's iconic 1966 World Cup win
In 1966, Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy on home soil.Apr 4, 11:12
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A statistical look back at England's 999 international matches
England have won 568 of their 999 matches for a 57 per cent win rate.Nov 13, 07:14
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5 former players who became football managers in England's lower leagues
Sol Campbell has taken the reins at Macclesfield.Nov 28, 11:17
Moore voted the greatest sports personality of all time
The poll was held to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award.Nov 27, 00:02
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.Nov 13, 10:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Ffelipe-anderson-lazio.jpg "Lazio's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring their second goal against Dynamo Kiev on March 8, 2018")
West Ham United sign Felipe Anderson for club-record fee
West Ham United break their transfer record for the second time in a month by splashing out a reported £35m to bring in Felipe Anderson from Lazio.Jul 15, 09:09
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World Cup preview: England
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews England's chances at the tournament as they look to banish the demons of Brazil and France.Jun 8, 08:00
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Bobby Moore honoured with blue plaque
England's World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore becomes the first footballer to be honoured with a blue plaque on his childhood home.Jul 26, 19:53
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Andy Cole hails "fantastic" Wayne Rooney
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole hails the way Wayne Rooney deals with the pressure on his shoulders at major international tournaments.Jun 10, 14:42
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the final competitive fixture at the Boleyn Ground as West Ham United bid farewell to their home of 112 years by welcoming Manchester United.May 9, 22:16
Slaven Bilic: 'I hope Wayne Rooney doesn't play in FA Cup replay'
Slaven Bilic admits that he is hoping Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney does not make his long-awaited comeback against West Ham United on Wednesday.Apr 12, 22:03
England's last five wins over France
Ahead of their meeting, Sports Mole looks back on England's five most recent victories over their French counterparts.Nov 17, 11:30
Raheem Sterling eyes 100 England caps
England winger Raheem Sterling reveals his desire to reach 100 appearances for his country by the time he hangs up his boots.Nov 11, 22:54
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League showdown between fierce rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Sep 10, 17:40
Documentary of Bobby Moore's life to be released in summer of 2016
A new Bobby Moore feature documentary goes into full production ahead of its release in the summer of 2016.Sep 3, 11:35
Wayne Rooney to walk out at Wembley with two sons to celebrate 100 caps
Wayne Rooney reveals that he will walk out at Wembley with his two sons Kai and Klay when he receives his 100th England cap next month.Oct 14, 09:54
Harry Redknapp defends Rio Ferdinand against critics
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says that he has no problem with the form of Rio Ferdinand.Sep 21, 22:54
England vs. Norway: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of tonight's meeting at Wembley, Sports Mole picks out five of the best previous clashes between England and Norway.Sep 3, 10:40
Ryan Giggs: 'Don't retire number 11 shirt'
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs does not feel that the club should retire his number 11 shirt.Jul 13, 14:16
Madame Tussauds unveil waxwork of England World Cup hero Bobby Moore
Madame Tussauds unveil a waxwork of England World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore ahead of this summer's tournament in Brazil.May 19, 10:39
Ashley Cole retires from international football after World Cup snub
Ashley Cole confirms his retirement from international football after being left out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup.May 11, 21:29
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of English football.May 5, 11:10
West Ham United agree Upton Park sale
West Ham United agree the sale of Upton Park to London developer Galliard Group once the club has moved to the Olympic Stadium in 2016.Feb 10, 11:26
How Eusebio became an English hero
Sports Mole looks back on how Eusebio became such an admired figure by English football supporters.Jan 5, 12:06
Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United: Top five previous meetings
Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable fixtures between London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, who will meet in the League Cup tomorrow night.Dec 17, 16:41
On this day: Ledley King scores Premier League's fastest goal
Back on this day in 2000, Tottenham Hotspur's Ledley King scored the fastest goal in the history of the Premier League.Dec 9, 09:44
Steven Gerrard "embarrassed" to equal Bobby Moore record
England skipper Steven Gerrard admits that he is "embarrassed" to equal Bobby Moore's haul of 108 international caps.Nov 18, 22:47
Daniel Sturridge hails "legend" Steven Gerrard
Daniel Sturridge believes that Steven Gerrard is an "example" to youngsters and is someone that he still looks up to. Nov 17, 18:15
Steven Gerrard: 'Ambition is to reach World Cup semi-final'
England captain Steven Gerrard believes that going beyond the World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil next summer would be a significant achievement.Nov 12, 04:13
John Hartson hails West Ham United away form
Former West Ham United striker John Hartson says that he is impressed with the club's form away from home in the Premier League this season.Nov 6, 21:10
England vs. Poland: Top five matches
Ahead of England's clash against Poland tomorrow night, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between the two nations.Oct 14, 10:20
Football Association create London Underground map using football's great names
The FA produce their own version of the London Underground by replacing stations with the names of football's greats.Oct 3, 11:29
Arsene Wenger compares Jack Wilshere to Zinedine Zidane, Bobby Moore
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere shares the same characteristics as Zinedine Zidane and Bobby Moore that could see him go on to become a legend of the game.Sep 17, 05:34
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West Ham United pay tribute to Bobby Moore
West Ham hold a series of tributes to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Upton Park legend Bobby Moore, prior to their home match with Tottenham.Feb 25, 23:35
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