Luděk Mikloško, the former West Ham goalkeeper, has died aged 64 following a battle with cancer. Mikloško announced his decision to withdraw from further cancer treatment in December 2024, three years after his diagnosis.
Mikloško made almost 400 appearances for West Ham between 1990 and 1998 after joining from Baník Ostrava. He helped the club win promotion to the top flight in 1991 and 1993. He later returned to West Ham as a goalkeeping coach.
West Ham will hold a period of appreciation to honour Mikloško at Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Fulham. The Hammers' next home match in the Championship, against QPR on Oct. 9, will be dedicated to his memory.
In a statement, Mikloško's son Martin said the family was "heartbroken" at his passing but took comfort from the support he received from West Ham fans and former team-mates. He said his father "simply loved West Ham United, and especially hearing his name sung loud and proud at every game."
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