Results tagged “Jimmy Greaves”

It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

David Beckham's England career would have ended long ago if Jimmy Greaves had his way.

The former Spurs, West Ham and England striker believes Fabio Capello should not be relying on the 34-year-old as he shapes his squad for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Legendary footballer Pele's planned appearance at The O2 in November has been cancelled.

The Brazilian superstar had been due at the Indigo2 on Sunday, November 1, for an evening of reminiscences alongside ex-England stars Jimmy Greaves and Gordon Banks.

Football legend Pele is set to delight fans of the beautiful game when he puts in an appearance at the Indigo2 on November 1.

The Brazilian, believed by many to be the greatest player of all time, will be the main attraction on an evening of anecdote and reminiscence at The O2 venue.