Chairman Reg Pratt Stadium Boleyn Ground FA Cup Fourth round | Manager Ted Fenton Second Division Second Division 8th | |
Top goalscorer League:
Eddie Lewis
Billy Dare (9)
All:
John Dick (13) | ||
Season summary
The 1956–57 season was West Ham's seventeenth season in the Second Division since their relegation in season 1931–32. The club were managed by Ted Fenton and the team captain was Noel Cantwell.
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West Ham finished eighth and were at no time in either of the top two, promotion places. John Dick was the top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions. Top scorers in the league were Billy Dare and Eddie Lewis with eight goals. Malcolm Musgrove made the most appearances; 44 in all competitions. West Ham made the fourth round of the FA Cup before being eliminated by Everton.
Second Division
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Results
West Ham United's score comes first
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.