RIP Billy Bonds Twenty-one years as a player for West Ham and four as their manager. They don't make them like that anymore.
Until I moved in 2023 I'd still see him walking through Bromley. He could still do 90 minutes, he did not have an ounce of fat on him. I believe he lived around Chislehurst.
RIP Billy Bonds Born in Woolwich, Charlton apprentice, amateur & first team professional 1964-67 before his move to the Hammers. A footballing legend.
I was not at the Valley today but a relative of mine was. The person who has passed away was known to her, and was well known in that part of the ground I understand. This is a terrible tragedy. I'm sure all the thoughts and sympathies of every Charlton fan are with him and his loved ones.
If I did not see Headphones Norm travelling to an away game I'd see him in the ground. At Exeter St Davids station last November I had the pleasure of talking to him for ten minutes. He came across as a placid, easy going gentleman, this has been said by people that were friends of him. He passed at the place he loved. Sleep well Sir.
