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Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64
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West Ham and Fulham honoured Ludek Miklosko with a minute's applause before their League Cup tie following the former goalkeeper and coach's death aged 64.
No-Guff Summary
- Former West Ham goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko has died aged 64.
- West Ham and Fulham observed a minute's applause before their League Cup tie.
- Tomas Soucek displayed and placed a West Ham number 1 shirt bearing Miklosko's name.
West Ham mourn Ludek Miklosko after death aged 64
Ludek Miklosko has died aged 64. West Ham are mourning a goalkeeper and coach whose name was still sung long after his playing days.
His son Martin announced the death in a family statement published by talkSPORT. He thanked West Ham supporters and former teammates, saying their messages had comforted his father during his illness.
BBC's career retrospective recalls Miklosko arriving from Banik Ostrava in February 1990 for £300,000. The broadcaster says he became the first footballer to move from Czechoslovakia to England. He spent eight years with West Ham and later returned as goalkeeping coach.
He was named Hammer of the Year in the 1991 promotion season. His performance in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on the final day of 1994-95 helped deny United the title and left Blackburn as champions. BBC recalls him describing West Ham as his 'second family'.
talkSPORT reports that West Ham will honour him before Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Fulham and dedicate the home Championship fixture against Queens Park Rangers on 9 October to him.
Sources
- talkSPORT (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko aged 64, recounts his playing and coaching career at the club, and explains planned tributes at upcoming fixtures.
- Daily and Sunday Express (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham United’s confirmation of former goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko’s death aged 64, his 373 appearances for the club and planned tributes at upcoming fixtures.
- BBC (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko, outlining his career, his connection with supporters and the club's planned tributes.
- Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko and reflects on his playing career, coaching role and lasting connection with the club and its supporters.
- Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper Luděk Mikloško aged 64 and reflects on his playing career, coaching return and enduring popularity with supporters.
- Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Remembers former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko, covering his career at the club, his later coaching role and his reported death following a battle with stomach cancer.
- ESPN.co.uk (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper and coach Luděk Mikloško at 64, recounts his career with the club and outlines West Ham's planned tributes.
- West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko aged 64, alongside tributes from former players and a statement from his son Martin thanking the club and its supporters.
- Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports Luděk Mikloško’s death and Mark Noble’s tribute, including West Ham’s planned commemorations before the Fulham fixture and against Queens Park Rangers.
- BBC (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko at 64 and reflects on his pioneering career, 374 appearances for the club and lasting popularity with supporters.
- The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Remembers Ludek Miklosko as a much-loved West Ham goalkeeper and club figure following reports of his passing, highlighting his character, connection with supporters and performances for the club.
- Newhamrecorder (opens in a new tab) — Reports the death of former West Ham goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko, tributes from his family and the club, and plans to honour his memory at upcoming matches.
- Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Remembers former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko, recounting his playing career, coaching role and enduring place in the club’s supporter culture after his death.
- The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Reports Luděk Mikloško’s death and explains that Tomáš Souček will lead a tribute to the former West Ham goalkeeper before the Carabao Cup tie with Fulham.
- BBC (opens in a new tab) — Reports tributes from former West Ham goalkeepers Rob Green and Jimmy Walker following the death of Ludek Miklosko.
- West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports Jimmy Walker's emotional tribute to his former West Ham coach and friend Luděk Mikloško, recalling Mikloško's influence on the club's goalkeepers and their longstanding friendship.
- West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports Robert Green’s tribute to Luděk Mikloško and his account of the former West Ham goalkeeper and coach’s influence on Green’s development and performances.
- West Ham Till I Die (opens in a new tab) — Remembers the life and career of former West Ham goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko, including his playing record, coaching work and death aged 64 after a battle with cancer.
- West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Explains that Martin Miklosko has thanked West Ham United, Banik Ostrava and their supporters for tributes following the death of his father, Ludek Miklosko.