David John Crook
Shocked to hear of the death of Billy Bonds. If I could have been a professional footballer I would have wanted to be Bonzo.
Not quite a club man, but 799 games for West Ham.
100% ferocious on the pitch.
Absolute gentleman off the pitch.
I would have wanted to play for a Midland team, not West Ham, but otherwise Billy is my idea of a great footballer.
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Nov 30 at 6:49pmWeb
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We stayed at the same hotel as Billy a couple of times on holiday when he was still a player. Unfailingly polite and pleasant. His wife and kids were lovely as well. You couldn't meet a more pleasant guy.
A delight only increased by the knowledge that he would kick his granny into row G for a 0-0 draw at Stoke. Also that he was on the losing side against Hereford in the F.A.CUP.
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