London football giants, West Ham United, faced a strong and equally well supported Plymouth Argyll in February 1923. It was a much anticipated game in which one of these teams lost by two goals. So, who were the real victors and who were crying in their beer?
Here is the West Ham team line up:
And, if you can bear to read it, here is the match report in PDF format (Western Morning News – Monday 26 February 1923) … enjoy or commiserate!
Ian Waugh
Old British News
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