The Academy of Football

The Academy of Football is a nickname of English football club West Ham United and refers to the club's claimed reputation for developing talented young players from an early age, and for playing a free-flowing, passing game. The title, which was attributed to the club by the media, has been adopted by the club and has since been printed underneath the club crest on the artificial surface surrounding the pitch at Upton Park.

Related Topics:
Football - West Ham United - Upton Park

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This self-styled image is often derided by supporters of other clubs, but others consider West Ham's youth development system to be one of the most successful in England. The claim is a source of pride to West Ham supporters, whose club has not seen the same successes as many other clubs (such as Liverpool or Manchester United), and in fact has never won the League.

Related Topics:
England - Liverpool - Manchester United - League

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