Nov 30, 2024 · West Ham fan Shekhar Bhatia tells all on his book Namaste Geezer, his experiences supporting the Hammers, racism in football and getting more Asians…

Oct 27, 2023 · With more than 325,000 South Asians living in the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Barking and Dagenham and Havering, and many of them being football lovers, it makes perfect sense for West Ham United to forge strong links with the South Asian communities of east London.

May 14, 2024 · Both West Ham and Luton play a leading role in progressing the Premier League's South Asian Action Plan, which aim to address the underrepresentation of British south Asian players within the academy system.

May 10, 2024 · West Ham United and Luton Town have come together in east London for a special training session to showcase the strong work the two Premier League clubs are doing to engage with South Asian communities.

Jun 17, 2024 · West Ham United have staged two Emerging Talent Festivals for football players of South Asian heritage this month as part of the Club’s wider approach to address and promote underrepresentation within the professional game.

May 16, 2024 · West Ham United and Luton Town held a training session with a difference last weekend to celebrate the work both clubs are delivering to engage with South Asian communities.

May 13, 2024 · On Wednesday, ahead of the weekend's Premier League fixture between the two clubs, our Community Trust staff and a team of young players were invited down to West Ham United to participate in a collaboration which enabled both clubs to celebrate the work that is done in both communities.

Mark Noble visits players from South, East and Central Asian backgrounds as part of our work to increase involvement in football.

Nov 30, 2024 · Shekhar's narrative has struck a chord within the West Ham fanbase, drawing recognizable figures like Bill Gardner and Chris 'Knollsy' Knolls to his book launch. A chance meeting between Shekhar and Bill at the Smithfield Hall pub in New York blossomed into an unexpected friendship.

Oct 28, 2023 · The Academy’s partnership with Frenford Clubs sees them work closely on strategies to widen the talent pool of potential players, coaches and scouts from South Asian communities.