Iron Cast | John Moncur on playing with Gazza, Paolo Di Canio and nine years with West Ham United

Iron Cast - the Official West Ham United podcast - kicks off 2024 in a big way as former midfielder John Moncur joins the show! 

The classy midfielder spent nine seasons in Claret and Blue throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, making 203 appearances in all competitions, and now joins Iron Cast co-hosts Chris Scull and James Collins to discuss his career in east London. 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE!

Moncur joined the Hammers from Swindon Town in June 1994, being signed by Billy Bonds before playing under Harry Redknapp, and featured in a host of iconic West Ham moments; including winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup and the incredible 5-4 victory over Bradford City in 2000.

Moncur was also in the first team as the likes of Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick and Jermain Defoe came through the Academy and into the senior side, and the 57-year-old recalls watching the young Hammers breaking into the side. 

The former midfielder also opens up on playing in a Tottenham Hotspur team alongside Paul Gascoigne, playing under Glenn Hoddle at Swindon, being in awe of Paolo Di Canio's ability, watching his two sons - George and Freddie - playing in the Academy of Football, and life since retiring from the sport. 

You can check out the whole episode in the video player above, or you can download and subscribe to Iron Cast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and RSS here now!

 

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