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Video: Tampa Bay Rowdies Honour Clyde Best
The Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team in Florida recently honoured Bermudian Clyde Best, with a special celebration at half-time. While best known for his time at West Ham, the legendary Bermudian footballer was a member of the Rowdies’ inaugural team in 1975 and scored a goal in the club’s 2-0 championship win that season. “It was an honor... Read more of this article
Visitors Enjoy Golf Tournament With Clyde Best
Under the patronage of football legend Clyde Best, the BDA UK Eire FAM Trip held a golf tournament on Saturday [March 16], at Newstead Belmont Hills. Kim Swan said, “The tournament saw the 25 overseas visitors interacting with industry stakeholders in a fun format [Captain's Choice]. The big winner was a lifelong West Ham supporter who loves... Read more of this article
Football: Michail Antonio Praises Clyde Best
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has heaped praise on Bermudian football legend Clyde Best for paving the way for Black players in English football, saying that “I wouldn’t be where I am without Clyde.” A West Ham Zone story said, “Best was one of the first Black players in the old First Division when he joined West Ham in 1968 and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Clyde Best Wall Artisan Market
[Written by Dale Butler] On a warm summer day, Clyde Best Lane, with note-worthy art work on the walls, came to life on Sunday, Oct 22nd at 3pm with the presence of one of Bermuda’s greatest soccer stars, Clyde Best, who walked to all 13 vendors in humility as they stared at his brilliant light as a humble native who did so well in local and UK soccer... Read more of this article
Clyde Best Pictured In West Ham Heyday
A photograph of Clyde Best in his footballing heyday for West Ham United has emerged on social media. Best, one of the first Black role models in English football, is pictured with his West Ham team-mates Geoff Hurst, Harry Redknapp, Trevor Brooking, Pop Robson, Ronnie Boyce and Johnny Ayris at the Boleyn Ground in the 1970s. The photograph appeared... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Clyde Best Documentary Filming
Filming for the new Clyde Best documentary – Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story – is taking place in Bermuda now. The re-enactment scene, featuring local footballers as the actors, involved Best as a youngster and his Dockyard Island Rangers team-mates playing against a team of Royal Navy sailors in the 1960s. Dan Egan, the documentary’s... Read more of this article
Charity Cup To Donate To Best Documentary
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is showing their support for the upcoming documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game, The Clyde Best Story by donating the gate receipts of the Charity Cup this Sunday [Sept 3]. A spokesperson said, “The Charity Cup kicks off the first game of the football season and will see teams Pembroke Hamilton Club... Read more of this article
Clyde Best Beaming After West Ham Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Clyde Best admits he has not stopped smiling since West Ham United’s victory over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final in Prague last night [June 7]. The former West Ham forward said he is still in dreamland after watching them end their 43-year wait for a major trophy by beating the Italian outfit 2-1 in dramatic... Read more of this article
Video: West Ham Fan TV Interviews Clyde Best
West Ham Fan TV recently interviewed Bermudian football legend Clyde Best to talk about his football career and more. The hour-long interviewed comes after Best – one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team – visited the current West Ham team in England, with the team saying that they had the “honour of welcoming”... Read more of this article
Video: Clyde Best Visits West Ham Training
Bermudian football legend Clyde Best — one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team — visited the West Ham team in England, and the team noted they had the “honour of welcoming” the Hammers legend. West Ham tweeted the video below and said, “We had the honour of welcoming Clyde Best to Rush Green... Read more of this article
Photos: Clyde Best Visits Clearwater School
Footballing legend Clyde Best’s surprise visit at Clearwater Middle School’s assembly on Monday enthralled students and staff alike. Mr. Best — one of the first Black players at a top-flight English club — was invited to speak as a highlight of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. He recounted his pioneering days... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Clyde Best Mural Ribbon Cutting
Premier David Burt attended the official ribbon cutting for the Clyde Best Mural Wall last week. In an online post, Premier Burt said, “It’s amazing to see what communities can accomplish when they come together. Last week I attended the official ribbon cutting for the Clyde Best Mural Wall and met with all the artists who created this amazing... Read more of this article
