Overview
- West Ham announced the death of former goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko after a long battle with cancer, a fact confirmed by the club and by a family statement released on Monday.
- His son Martin said the family was 'heartbroken' and thanked West Ham fans and the club for their messages and support during Miklosko’s illness.
- The club will hold a period of appreciation before Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round match against Fulham and has dedicated the club’s next home fixture, versus QPR on 9 October, to Miklosko’s memory.
- Miklosko made 373 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, won two promotions, helped the team to FA Cup and League Cup semi-finals, and produced a celebrated man-of-the-match display in 1995 that affected the Premier League title race.
- First diagnosed in 2021, Miklosko underwent surgery and later chose in December 2024 to stop further treatment so he could spend time with family and remain involved in football, including a final visit to the London Stadium as Guest of Honour.