Johnny Byrne (footballer)
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John Joseph Byrne was an English professional footballer who played as a striker. He was nicknamed "Budgie" due to his constant chattering.
Byrne pictured in Cape Town, South Africa, in the early 1970s.
Manager Johnny 'Budgie' Byrne, and players on the bench of Hellenic FC of Cape Town, South Africa, early 1970s (Photo: Hilton Teper)
West Ham United F.C.
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West Ham United Football Club is a professional football club based in Stratford, East London, England. The club will compete in the EFL Championship in the 2026–27 season following relegation from th
Johnny Byrne (footballer)
…He played non-league football for Epsom Town and Guildford City Youth, before signing a professional contract with Crystal Palace in 1956. He joined West Ham United in 1962, and spent the next five years with the "Hammers". He returned to Crystal Palace in 1967, before joining Fulham the following year. He emigrated…
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Champions statue on Barking Road
West Ham players on open-top bus near Upton Park celebrate winning the 2005 play-off final in Cardiff. From L-R Shaun Newton (crouching), Back row, Matthew Etherington, Jimmy Walker, Teddy Sheringham, Marlon Harewood, Front row Don Hutchison, Carl Fletcher, Elliott Ward and Mark Noble (with flag).
Kevin Nolan lifts the trophy after the 2012 Football League Championship play-off final.