On This Day: Irons seal promotion with Swindon win


Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with RoadX Tyres...

On this day in 1991, Billy Bonds' first full season as West Ham United manager enjoyed a glorious culmination as a 2-0 win over Swindon sealed promotion back to the top-flight.

The Hammers were simply imperious throughout much of the 1990/91 Division Two season, unbeaten until late December and finishing with the meanest defence in the league, shipping just 34 goals.

The win over Swindon was an April afternoon to remember, with goals from George Parris and Iain Dowie securing the result the hosts needed. Watch the goals in the video player above...

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