Former West Ham Goalkeeper Luděk Mikloško Dies at 64

Luděk Mikloško, a celebrated former goalkeeper for West Ham United and the Czech Republic, has passed away at the age of 64. Mikloško made a significant impact on English football following the Velvet Revolution, becoming the first Czech player to establish himself in the English league after the fall of communism.

During his tenure at West Ham from 1990 to 1998, Mikloško amassed an impressive 373 appearances for the club. He was instrumental in their promotion to the top division in his debut season. After leaving West Ham, he had a spell with Queens Park Rangers before retiring from playing in 2001. He later returned to West Ham, serving as a goalkeeping coach until 2010, and remained a beloved figure among the club's fanbase.