Matthew James Upson is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Upson played for England at full international level including at the 2010 World Cup.
Upson in 2009
Upson warming up for West Ham United in 2009
Upson playing for England in 2009
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club that plays its home matches in Stratford, East London. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club plays at the London Stadium, having moved from their former home, the Boleyn Ground, in 2016.
Billie the White Horse, saviour of the 1923 FA Cup final
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