Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with Heineken...
West Ham United bid an emotional farewell to the Boleyn Ground with a stunning closing ceremony following an unforgettable 3-2 final game victory over Manchester United on this day nine years ago.
The Hammers ended 112 years at their historic home with a 45-minute showpiece that featured Hammer of the Year winners, dozens of former players, Slaven Bilić’s first-team squad, the Cockney Rejects and ended with the late, great Bobby Moore turning off the lights at the famous stadium.
An amazing day saw tens of thousands of supporters descend on Upton Park to be part of the occasion, just wanting to be among their fellow fans as West Ham said 'Goodbye' to a ground the Club initially moved into in 1904.
Those fortunate enough to have a match ticket witnessed a wonderful spectacle on the pitch, too, with Diafra Sakho putting West Ham ahead, Manchester United roaring back through two Anthony Martial strikes, then seeing their own lead disappear as first Michail Antonio, then Winston Reid headed past David De Gea to seal an unforgettable victory.
Following a breathless 90 minutes of football between two of English football’s finest clubs, the Club put on show fitting for their illustrious home ahead of the move to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.
