Necrology 2025, Football, West Ham United legend Billy Bonds dead

Nov 30, 2025

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Football - FA Premier League - West Ham United FC v Liverpool FC LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 30, 2025: A screen with a message in memory of former captain and manager Billy Bonds MBE, who passed away this morning, before the FA Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Liverpool FC at the London Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe Propaganda) LONDON London Stadium GREATER LONDON ENGLAND Copyright: xDavidxRawcliffex P2025-11-30-West_Ham_Liverpool-35
Football - FA Premier League - West Ham United FC v Liverpool FC LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 30, 2025: A screen with a picture in memory of former captain and manager Billy Bonds MBE, who passed away this morning, before the FA Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Liverpool FC at the London Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe Propaganda) LONDON London Stadium GREATER LONDON ENGLAND Copyright: xDavidxRawcliffex P2025-11-30-West_Ham_Liverpool-43
Football - FA Premier League - West Ham United FC v Liverpool FC LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 30, 2025: A screen with a message in memory for former captain and manager Billy Bonds MBE, who passed away this morning before the FA Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Liverpool FC at the London Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe Propaganda) LONDON London Stadium GREATER LONDON ENGLAND Copyright: xDavidxRawcliffex P2025-11-30-West_Ham_Liverpool-44
820831 Football, English Division One 1982 1983, Luton West Ham West Hams Billy Bonds Photo BILDBYRAN D178 03 D178 03 scanx football football Division One first division england season 1982 1983 1982 83 1982 83 1982 Luton West Ham bbeng dia Copyright: BILDBYRAN BB820831BB006
820831 Football, English Division One 1982 1983, Luton West Ham Lutins Brian Stein and West Hams Billy Bonds Photo BILDBYRAN D178 03 D178 03 scanx football fotboll Division One first division england season 1982 1983 1982 83 1982 83 1982 Luton West Ham bbeng dia Copyright: BILDBYRAN BB820831BB011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jed Leicester Shutterstock (12345727d) West Ham United fans in the evening sunlight in the Billy Bonds stand West Ham United v Leicester City, Premier League, Football, The London Stadium, London, UK - 23 Aug 2021 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. West Ham United v Leicester City, Premier League, Football, The London Stadium, London, UK - 23 Aug 2021 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Copyright: xJedxLeicester Shutterstockx 12345727d
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Match programme dedicated to West Ham United legend Billy Bonds ActionPlus12109917 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United fans given sheets celebrating West Ham United legend Billy Bonds to celebrate the renaming of the East Stand ActionPlus12109918 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds sticker outside the London Stadium to celebrate renaming of the East Stand in his name ActionPlus12109919 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Fan wearing West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE number on the back of his shirt ActionPlus12110038 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Giant banners dedicated to West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE as the East Stand is named after him ActionPlus12110040 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE celebrating towards the West Ham United fans after cutting the ribbon alongside West Ham United co owner David Gold to open the Billy Bonds Stand before kick off ActionPlus12110075 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Billy Bonds Stand ActionPlus12110145 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
Football - 2018 2019 Premier League - West Ham United vs. Newcastle United Billy Bonds MBE arrives in the stadium for the naming of his stand at the London Stadium COLORSPORT DANIEL BEARHAM csp_whu_new_020319_
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE celebrating towards the West Ham United fans after cutting the ribbon alongside West Ham United co owner David Gold to open the Billy Bonds Stands before kick off ActionPlus12110334 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE celebrating towards the West Ham United fans after cutting the ribbon alongside West Ham United co owner David Gold to open the Billy Bonds Stands before kick off ActionPlus12110335 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE celebrating towards the West Ham United fans after cutting the ribbon alongside West Ham United co owner David Gold to open the Billy Bonds Stands before kick off ActionPlus12110336 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
March 2, 2019 - London, Greater London, United Kingdom - LONDON, UK 2ND MARCH the legend of West Ham, Billy Bonds during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at the London Stadium, London on Saturday 2nd March 2019. West Ham United v Newcastle United - Premier League - ZUMAn230 20190302_zaa_n230_1682 Copyright: xMixNewsx
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew Fosker BPI Shutterstock (10128860a) Banners celebrating the naming of the Billy Bonds Stand at the London Stadium West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications services. West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or Copyright: xAndrewxFosker BPI Shutterstockx 10128860a
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew Fosker BPI Shutterstock (10128860at) Banners celebrating the naming of the Billy Bonds Stand at the London Stadium West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications services. West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or Copyright: xAndrewxFosker BPI Shutterstockx 10128860at
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew Fosker BPI Shutterstock (10128860ax) A tearful Billy Bonds is introduced to the crowd as West Ham name a stand after him West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications services. West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or Copyright: xAndrewxFosker BPI Shutterstockx 10128860ax
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew Fosker BPI Shutterstock (10128860ay) A tearful Billy Bonds is introduced to the crowd as West Ham name a stand after him West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications services. West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or Copyright: xAndrewxFosker BPI Shutterstockx 10128860ay
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew Fosker BPI Shutterstock (10128860g) A tearful Billy Bonds is introduced to the crowd as West Ham name a stand after him West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications services. West Ham United v Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, London Stadium, London, UK - 02 Mar 2019 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or Copyright: xAndrewxFosker BPI Shutterstockx 10128860g
2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE cutting the ribbon alongside West Ham United co owner David Gold to open the Billy Bonds Stand before kick off ActionPlus12110074 JohnxPatrickxFletcher
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Zemanek BPI Shutterstock (5619542bu) Billy Bonds manager of West Ham United All-Stars during the Mark Noble Testimonial match between West Ham United and West Ham United All Stars played at Boleyn Ground , London on 28th March 2015 Football - Mark Noble Testimonial - West Ham United v West Ham United All-Stars Upton Park, Green St, Upton Park, London, United Kingdom - 28 Mar 2016 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Football - Mark Noble Testimonial - West Ham United v West Ham United All-Stars Upton Park, Green St, Upton Park, London, United Kingdom - 28 Mar 2016 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Copyright: xMichaelxZemanek BPI Shutterstockx 5619542bu
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Zemanek BPI Shutterstock (5619542l) Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking managers of West Ham United All-Stars during the Mark Noble Testimonial match between West Ham United and West Ham United All Stars played at Boleyn Ground , London on 28th March 2015 Football - Mark Noble Testimonial - West Ham United v West Ham United All-Stars Upton Park, Green St, Upton Park, London, United Kingdom - 28 Mar 2016 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Football - Mark Noble Testimonial - West Ham United v West Ham United All-Stars Upton Park, Green St, Upton Park, London, United Kingdom - 28 Mar 2016 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Copyright: xMichaelxZemanek BPI Shutterstockx 5619542l
Apr. 18, 2012 - Cup Finalists - West Ham United: Photo Shows Group picture of West Ham United Wembley on May 3rd. 1975. (L to R - Back rows): Keith Robson; Clyde Best; Trevor Brooking; Billy Bonds; Bobby Ferguson; Mervyn Day; Kevin Lock; Pat Holland; John McDowell; and Mick McGiven. (L to R - Front Row): Tommy Taylor; Keith Coleman; Keith Colemabn; Bobby Gould; Frank Lmapard; Alan Taylor; Graham Paddon and Billy Jennings. - ZUMAk09
Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 08 March 1994 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxGrahamxWhitbyxBoot 12100758 editorial use only
Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 09 December 1993 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxTonyxEdenden 12100261 editorial use only
Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 19 April 1992 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxStewartxKendall 12146041 editorial use only
Billy Bonds, West Ham United FC. 16 May 1985. Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxStewartxKendall 12096797 editorial use only
Billy Bonds (WHU) Jeremy Charles - Swansea City. West ham United v Swansea City 17 11 1979
Billy Bonds (West Ham, Mitte) gegen Brian Kidd (Arsenal, re.), dahinter Trevor Brooking (West Ham) - Fußball Herren FA Cup 1974 1975, Pokal, Pokalspiel, Viertelfinale, Arsenal FC London - West Ham United 0:2 Gruppe London Kampf, Fußball Herren FA Cup 1974 1975, Pokal, Pokalspiel, Viertelfinale, Arsenal FC London - West Ham United 0:2 Gruppe London Kampf,
Jan. 17, 1970 - WEST HAM V. MANCHESTER UNITED. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: BILLY BONDS, of the West Ham, nearest-camera, beats JOHN ASTON, of Manchester United to the ball - during today s match at Upton Park. - ZUMAk09
Billy Bonds - West Ham United Billy Bonds - West Ham United Moved from Charlton Athletic to West Ham for £50,000 in May 1967, and quickly established himself in the defence. An attacking full back, he played on the right wing a few times at the end of last season. Great Britain Copyright: xTopFotox 0111928
Billy Bonds - West Ham United Billy Bonds - West Ham United Capped by England at Under-23 level, Bonds was signed from Charlton Athletic for £50,000 in May 1967. A good attacking full back who loves to overlap, he has a powerful shot, and on occasions has played on the right wing for West Ham. Great Britain Copyright: xTopFotox 0111973
Charlton Athletic 24 08 1966 1966 1967 season. Billy Bonds - Charlton
Charlton Athletic 21 08 1965 Charlton team group. Back row : L to R. A.Campbell,J.Hewie,B.Tocknell,Mick Rose,Billy Bonds,Keith Peacock,F.Haycock. Front : L.Glover,R.Matthews,Mike Bailey,B.Kinsey,M.Kenning. This was the famous game that produced the 1st ever substitute that was used. Keith Peacock came on for Mick Rose (Goalkeeper)
Football - Charlton Athletic 21 08 1965 Charlton team group. L to R. Mick Rose,Billy Bonds,Keith Peacock. This was the famous game that produced the 1st ever substitute that was used. Keith Peacock came on for Mick Rose (Goalkeeper) - left
1975 - Cup Finalists - West Ham United: Photo Shows Group picture of West Ham United Wembley on May 3rd. 1975. (L to R - Back rows): Keith Robson; Clyde Best; Trevor Brooking; Billy Bonds; Bobby Ferguson; Mervyn Day; Kevin Lock; Pat Holland; John McDowell; and Mick McGiven. (L to R - Front Row): Tommy Taylor; Keith Coleman; Keith Colemabn; Bobby Gould; Frank Lmapard; Alan Taylor; Graham Paddon and Billy Jennings. Rugby Soccer - ZUMAk09_

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820831 Football, English Division One 1982 1983, Luton West Ham West Hams Billy Bonds Photo BILDBYRAN D178 03 D178 03 scanx football football Division One first division england season 1982 1983 1982 83 1982 83 1982 Luton West Ham bbeng dia Copyright: BILDBYRAN BB820831BB006

820831 Football, English Division One 1982 1983, Luton West Ham Lutins Brian Stein and West Hams Billy Bonds Photo BILDBYRAN D178 03 D178 03 scanx football fotboll Division One first division england season 1982 1983 1982 83 1982 83 1982 Luton West Ham bbeng dia Copyright: BILDBYRAN BB820831BB011

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Match programme dedicated to West Ham United legend Billy Bonds ActionPlus12109917 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United fans given sheets celebrating West Ham United legend Billy Bonds to celebrate the renaming of the East Stand ActionPlus12109918 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; West Ham United legend Billy Bonds sticker outside the London Stadium to celebrate renaming of the East Stand in his name ActionPlus12109919 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Fan wearing West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE number on the back of his shirt ActionPlus12110038 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Giant banners dedicated to West Ham United legend Billy Bonds MBE as the East Stand is named after him ActionPlus12110040 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

2nd March 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Newcastle United; Billy Bonds Stand ActionPlus12110145 JohnxPatrickxFletcher

Football - 2018 2019 Premier League - West Ham United vs. Newcastle United Billy Bonds MBE arrives in the stadium for the naming of his stand at the London Stadium COLORSPORT DANIEL BEARHAM csp_whu_new_020319_

Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 08 March 1994 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxGrahamxWhitbyxBoot 12100758 editorial use only

Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 09 December 1993 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxTonyxEdenden 12100261 editorial use only

Billy Bonds West Ham United FC 19 April 1992 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxStewartxKendall 12146041 editorial use only

Billy Bonds, West Ham United FC. 16 May 1985. Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxStewartxKendall 12096797 editorial use only

Billy Bonds (WHU) Jeremy Charles - Swansea City. West ham United v Swansea City 17 11 1979

Jan. 17, 1970 - WEST HAM V. MANCHESTER UNITED. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: BILLY BONDS, of the West Ham, nearest-camera, beats JOHN ASTON, of Manchester United to the ball - during today s match at Upton Park. - ZUMAk09

Charlton Athletic 24 08 1966 1966 1967 season. Billy Bonds - Charlton

Football - Charlton Athletic 21 08 1965 Charlton team group. L to R. Mick Rose,Billy Bonds,Keith Peacock. This was the famous game that produced the 1st ever substitute that was used. Keith Peacock came on for Mick Rose (Goalkeeper) - left