West Ham United Football Club, also know as West Ham, was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC, before being reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. The club has a rich history, with notable achievements including winning the FA Cup three times (1964, 1975, 1980) and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965. West Ham have also been known for producing talented players, such as Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst, who were key figures in England's 1966 World Cup triumph. The club currently competes in the Premier League.