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Former West Ham Goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko Dies at 64
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In Short: Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko, known for his heroics in the 1994-95 season, passed away after a battle with cancer.
Miklosko, a beloved former West Ham goalkeeper, died at the age of 64 after withdrawing from cancer treatment in December 2024.
West Ham will honor Miklosko before their Carabao Cup match against Fulham on Tuesday, with a period of appreciation for his contributions.
Martin Miklosko, his son, said, 'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of my dad Ludek, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Miklosko is remembered for his performance on the final day of the 1994-95 season, when West Ham drew 1-1 with Manchester United, preventing United from winning the Premier League.
What's confirmed
- Miklosko, a beloved former West Ham goalkeeper, died at the age of 64 after withdrawing from cancer treatment in December 2024.
- West Ham will honor Miklosko before their Carabao Cup match against Fulham on Tuesday, with a period of appreciation for his contributions.
- Martin Miklosko, his son, said, 'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of my dad Ludek, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
- Miklosko is remembered for his performance on the final day of the 1994-95 season, when West Ham drew 1-1 with Manchester United, preventing United from winning the Premier League.
What's still developing
- He ended his career as the head of the sports department at former club Banik Ostrava, where he spent eight years as a player before joining West Ham.
- Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for the Hammers from 1990 to 1998 and was much loved by supporters, who regularly sang his name long after he left the club.
- Days later he returned to West Ham's London Stadium for a Premier League match against Liverpool to a hero's reception.
- They will also dedicate their next home Championship match, against QPR on 9 October, to Miklosko, who made 57 league appearances for QPR between 1998 and 2001 before retiring.
- "The club, and its fans, were and always will be a part of our family, so thank you all from the bottom of our hearts." Miklosko was often referred to as 'Ludo' by fans Miklosko won promotion to the old First Division with West Ham in 1990-91, his first full season with the club.
- West Ham also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup that season, with Miklosko winning the club's Hammer of the Year award.
- When West Ham won the Conference League in 2023 in Prague, Miklosko was in attendance and was serenaded by fans while doing a lap of the pitch before kick-off.
- Miklosko won 42 caps for the Czech Republic and former Czechoslovakia combined.