football firsts

Wes Thomas - The experienced striker talks us through his football memories

First match?
It was a game between West Ham and Blackburn Rovers at Upton Park (in 2003, West Ham won 2-1). I remember the game because they were doing a deal for kids under 16 – it was £1 tickets.
I wasn’t a West Ham fan – I’m a Manchester United supporter – but West Ham was my local team. I remember watching Joe Cole because he was meant to be the big thing, so I remember how good he was. He was the player that stood out that day. Another reason I went is bec...

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