It’s a great time to be a West Ham United supporter with the club currently competing at the top end of the Premier League table for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
David Moyes’ side return to action this weekend following the international break as they host Everton on Sunday.
Tens of thousands of loyal supporters are expected to pack out the London Stadium but could there be a few familiar faces among the crowd on the day?
The Hammers might not have the international profile of a Manchester United or even their city rivals Chelsea and Arsenal but that hasn’t stopped them from gaining a fascinating menagerie of famous supporters.
It’s well known that the likes of local boys Danny Dyer and Ray Winstone as massive Hammers’ fans, but some of the other names on this list may surprise you!
It includes Hollywood mega-stars, musical legends and elite level sportspeople as well as probably the most famous name of them all...
Some have deep routed links with the clubs while others have ties that could perhaps be classed as ‘tenuous’, but all claim allegiance to the Toffees.
Here are nine of the most nine famous faces from the worlds of acting, music, sport and beyond who support West Ham United Football Club:
1. Russell Brand
The actor and comedian is a life long supporter of the Hammers. He memorably interrupted former West Ham boss Sam Allardyce’s post match press conference after a 2014 fixture
2. James Corden
The Late Late Show host is also well know as a West Ham supporter, as is his character of Smithy from the hit sitcom Gavin & Stacy
3. Danny Dyer
Did you know Danny Dyer supported West Ham? Honestly, we’re as surprised as you are...
4. Ray Winstone
The Cockney hard-man has been acting for over four decades but grew up on Caister Park Road, Plaistow