Farewell Ronnie Boyce | 1943-2025 | OneFootball

Hammers Chat are deeply saddened by the passing of former Hammers player Ronnie Boyce.

The midfielder who was also known as Ticker, joined the club as a teenager and went on to win the FA Cup in 1964 – for which he scored the winning goal and the European Cup Winners Cup.

Boyce is regarded as a club legend, having amassed 341 appearances for the club he loved fear, until he hung up his boots in 1972.

Following his playing days, Boyce went on to become a key member of John Lyalls coaching staff, which saw West Ham win 2 more FA Cups – in 1975 and 1980.

The Boyce family released an emotional statement for their beloved Ronnie.

“We are so very sad to confirm that our beloved husband, father and grandfather Ronnie passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon.”

“He fought illness in recent years with typical courage, bravery and no fuss, and with such strength. His nickname of ‘Ticker’, as the strong heartbeat of West Ham’s team in the 1960s, could not have been more appropriate.

“He was a Hammer all of his life, from growing up in East Ham to representing the Club as a player and coach across 34 years of dedicated service, and always had time for the fans and people who gave him so much support throughout his time in football.

“He never boasted about his wonderful playing career or achievements, but he was so proud of the fact that he scored the winning goal in West Ham United’s first-ever FA Cup victory, and his love of the Club and the supporters meant so much to him.

“As a family, we were even prouder of the love, support and dedication he gave us all, and of the quiet, honest, decent man that he was. We will miss him greatly and he will never be forgotten.”