Rob Green
So nearly became a Hammer again this season, but it wasn’t to be, even though he wanted to come back.
Green signed for us in 2006 as a genuinely credible stopper from Norwich City. His potential was massive and a full international call-up beckoned.
During his first full season with us, he was voted Hammer Of The Year as he helped the team to 10th position in the Premier League. Green had a penchant for saving penalties in his first three seasons and went on to earn a runners-up place as Hammer Of The Year behind Scott Parker in the 2010-11 season.
Green proved to be a reliable keeper over the six years with us and was a big part of the side that got back to the Premier League in 2011-12. His time with the hammers coincided with further call-ups for England and the majority of his 12 caps was gained whilst with West Ham.
In a strange twist, Green decided to move onto a bigger club and to win honours, but went to QPR, who were subsequently relegated. His debut for Mark Hughes’ team culminated in an opening day 5-0 home defeat by Swansea City before Hughes replaced him with the Brazilian, Julio Cesar. Once Hughes had gone, Harry Redknapp made Green his No. 1.
At Loftus Road he remains, yoy-yoing between divisions.
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