MAGNIFICENT WEST HAM MAVERICKS
the ultimate maverick. Di Canio (below) was famed for his wonder goals but also his spats with referees. Famously caught the ball when Everton goalkeeper Paul Gerrard was down injured.
another showman and West Ham were regarded as a one-man team during his two-year stay. Payet (circled) stunned Hammers fans when he asked to leave and eventually rejoined Marseille. famed for his off-field stories as much as his form on it, the Scottish striker (right) enjoyed two spells at Upton Park in the 1980s and 1990s.
But suffered a battle with cocaine when injured to spark a downward spiral.
regarded as a cult hero thanks to a stunning goal in the 1976 Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. But he did not always deliver. signed from AC Milan in 1996 but famously refused to play unless he was given the No.10 shirt. He got his own way by giving John Moncur a free holiday at his luxurious villa, but Futre left after just one season. the Romanian scored against Manchester United a day after he was slammed by boss Harry Redknapp for going shopping in Harvey Nichols. Redknapp also claimed his name was apt as his performances “were worth about two bob”.
signed despite Redknapp never seeing him play, the Dutchman (below) was sent off in his second game, then got injured and went to live in a caravan before being replaced by
Iain Dowie.
a player (below) with huge potential that has not been fulfilled. Insisted on the name “Ravel” on his shirt rather than “Morrison” but repeat off-field issues ensured he was eventually sold.