We are getting to that point of the season when we start thinking Hammer of the Year.
The inaugural Hammer of the year award in 1958 coincided with West Ham winning the Division Two title and clinching promotion to the top tier. For the first award, the selection of the winner was chosen by the Stratford Express newspaper.
From 1959 the Hammer fans voted for their favourite player. Until recently the trophy was presented by the West Ham United Supporters’ Club which was retained in their clubhouse at Castle Street but in recent years it has been part of an awards dinner.
Last season the title went to Marko Arnautovic, who scored ten goals and registered four assists in 31 appearances. He won 68 per cent of the vote, with Declan Rice finishing as runner-up, and Pablo Zabaleta third.
Tell us your Hammer of the year below in the Claret and Hugh poll:
Rice and Fabulouski should split it.