He has never scored a goal lifted a trophy worn the captains armband or even played for the club
- but the man is considered a genuine Hammers legend. Indeed as the fans have repeatedly chanted for the last three decades Theres only one Stevie Bacon." As West Ham Uniteds popular official photographer for more than 30 years Steve Bacon has become a cult hero at Upton Park
- to the extent that he has appeared on Skys Soccer AM starred in a comical You Tube clip been parodied in a fanzine comic strip & even had a burger named after him. From his privileged position Steve has enjoyed unlimited access behind the scenes
- forming part of the clubs backroom team & travelling with the squad
- & established close relationships with many of the clubs managers & players allowing him to reflect on an undulating period of Hammers history from a unique perspective. John Lyall Lou Macari Billy Bonds Harry Redknapp Glenn Roeder Alan Pardew Alan Curbishley Gianfranco Zola & Avram Grant have all worked under the focus of Bacons candid camera while Trevor Brooking Tony Cottee Frank Mc Avennie Julian Dicks Rio Ferdinand Frank Lampard Paolo Di Canio & Scott Parker are just a few of the star players who have embraced him into their fold. The result is that Steve has a thrilling story to tell. Packed with terrific tales amusing anecdotes & controversial characters plus a foreword by Hammers hero SIR TREVOR BROOKING Theres Only One Stevie Bacon offers an intriguing insight into life at the Boleyn Ground & one that no West Ham United fan will want to miss."