We took our time to get going that day but in the second half we got more into our stride.”Kevin Lock (above) enjoyed his finest hour-and-a-half that Wembley afternoon.Only three of the 1975 side also won the FA Cup again five years later in 1980.
For both, just playing in the FA Cup final was a dream come true, as Taylor had begun the season at Rochdale and Jennings at Watford.“When you grow up at the lower level, you get used to that,” Billy told me.
Remembering that historic … I was lucky enough to win two FA Cup finals and draw a League Cup final, so luckily I didn’t know what that losing feeling was like!“It was fantastic playing against Bobby Moore. The idea of devoting an LP record to Cup Final match commentaries became popular during the swinging sixties, and by 1975 West Ham were featured on one such album which relived the match action from the all-London FA Cup Final against Fulham. On the other flank was Pat Holland (pictured above, celebrating with Alan Taylor), who had a hand in both goals.“It was a strange game really,” said Pat.
I’m sure all the neutrals that day wanted Mooro to win, for old time’s sake, but for us it was business and we wanted to win.“Afterwards, the first person I looked for was Mooro, just to go over and shake the great man’s hand.”Alongside Bonds was Trevor Brooking, who admitted he did not produce his best performance in the 1975 final.“The game against Fulham wasn’t my best, although I thought Bonzo was magnificent that day,” said the ever-modest 1980 FA Cup final hero.The front two were Alan Taylor (pictured, above, celebrating) and Billy Jennings. 1975 FA CUP FINAL SKU: £12.50. After the game John needed two players to go down to the Boleyn pub to say thanks to the supporters for their backing that season.“Bob came with me and was great on stage telling everyone I was playing in the final and wishing me luck, it was a great touch.”Captain Billy Bonds was the man who lifted the trophy, but he almost missed the final through injury, but played through pain to win the FA Cup.“Fortunately, I didn’t lose a competitive game at Wembley – only the 1980 Charity Shield. The … For the Hammers did not just overcome a plucky Fulham side 2-0 thanks to Alan Taylor's two second-half goals but, in doing so, they also defeated Claret and Blue legend Bobby Moore at the stadium where he had forged so many unforgettable memories for club and country. It was just a dream really, but sadly it all went past so quickly.“I had an OK game if I’m honest, although I was involved in the first goal.”Declan Rice and Ryan Fredericks take on the Monster Hydrosport HotseatJoin the Premier League Primary Stars programme with the West Ham United FoundationMervyn Day, Billy Bonds and Alan Taylor: 1975 FA Cup heroes recall that Wembley Day Fulham 1975 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt. FINALS 2006 League Cup Final Programme – Man Utd vs Wigan Athletic £ 4.95. West Ham United lifted the FA Cup for the second time in the Club's history in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on 3 May 1964 - exactly 45 years ago. Unavailable per item WEST HAM UNITED vs FULHAM 1975 FA CUP FINAL DVD 1 DISC. £10.00. West Ham United lifted the FA Cup for the second time in the Club's history in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on 3 May 1964 - exactly 45 years ago.The Hammers lived up to their billing as favourites, with in-form striker Alan Taylor continuing his dream scoring run with both goals in a 2-0 win over Second Division Fulham, despite the presence of the great Bobby Moore in the Whites' ranks.The game and the celebrations which followed were caught on camera, and here we reflect on a glorious moment in West Ham United history in pictures.Alan Taylor scored both goals for the Hammers on an unforgettable afternoon at Wembley StadiumTrevor Brooking surveys the scene from the right wingAlan Taylor celebrates scoring West Ham United's second goalThe striker scored both goals from close range after Fulham goalkeeper Peter Mellor had parried shots into his pathWest Ham midfielder Graham Paddon carries the ball away from Fulham's John MitchellBobby Moore and fellow former England great Alan Mullery lined up for Second Division FulhamBilly Bonds and Graham Paddon console Bobby Moore after the final whistleCaptain Billy Bonds lifts the FA Cup aloft for the second time in West Ham United's historyIt was the first of two FA Cup triumphs for Billy Bonds, who lifted the famous trophy again in 1980Billy Jennings, Frank Lampard and Bobby Gould get their hands on the FA Cup!Mervyn Day, Pat Holland and Billy Jennings on a lap of honour around the Wembley pitchAlan Taylor and Bobby Gould sport some fetching Claret and Blue headwear!Alan Taylor and Bobby Gould show the FA Cup to the Claret and Blue ArmyKevin Lock and Trevor Brooking celebrate victory at Wembley StadiumSome members of the the Claret and Blue Army invade the Wembley pitchMatch-winner Alan Taylor celebrates by blowing bubblesThe two-goal striker is joined by his wife JeannetteAlan Taylor, Trevor Brooking and Billy Bonds celebrate at Newham Town HallDeclan Rice and Ryan Fredericks take on the Monster Hydrosport HotseatJoin the Premier League Primary Stars programme with the West Ham United FoundationWest Ham United's 1975 FA Cup final win over Bobby Moore's Fulham in picturesAlan Taylor scored both goals for the Hammers on an unforgettable afternoon at Wembley StadiumTrevor Brooking surveys the scene from the right wingAlan Taylor celebrates scoring West Ham United's second goalThe striker scored both goals from close range after Fulham goalkeeper Peter Mellor had parried shots into his pathWest Ham midfielder Graham Paddon carries the ball away from Fulham's John MitchellBobby Moore and fellow former England great Alan Mullery lined up for Second Division FulhamBilly Bonds and Graham Paddon console Bobby Moore after the final whistleCaptain Billy Bonds lifts the FA Cup aloft for the second time in West Ham United's historyIt was the first of two FA Cup triumphs for Billy Bonds, who lifted the famous trophy again in 1980Billy Jennings, Frank Lampard and Bobby Gould get their hands on the FA Cup!Mervyn Day, Pat Holland and Billy Jennings on a lap of honour around the Wembley pitchAlan Taylor and Bobby Gould sport some fetching Claret and Blue headwear!Alan Taylor and Bobby Gould show the FA Cup to the Claret and Blue ArmyKevin Lock and Trevor Brooking celebrate victory at Wembley StadiumSome members of the the Claret and Blue Army invade the Wembley pitchMatch-winner Alan Taylor celebrates by blowing bubblesThe two-goal striker is joined by his wife JeannetteAlan Taylor, Trevor Brooking and Billy Bonds celebrate at Newham Town Hall