Legends Return

We are delighted to announce our return to the new and improved Colour Factory for our 10^th season of giving you the best pre-match experience out there.

As many of you will know we had a bit of a saga with the venue last season but all has now be resolved. One of the expectations of us returning was that facilities would be improved and we are delighted to announce that this has been honoured. They have a new balcony that goes around the whole perimeter of the venue (excluding the stage) and most importantly and crucially, better toilet facilities!! There is also an upstairs bar that can now be used too. Everything else remains the same: £5 drinks, Mad dog as host and top quality guests. We also have our popular raffles and auctions and we have moved to a non cash event, so we encourage you to pay everything with your card.

We are delighted to welcome two legends back to the stage for this event. The first is: Alvin Martin

Alvin is a true West Ham legend having made over 450 appearances for the club scoring 27 goals and being capped by England 17 times. Alvin does regular media work and saw his son David Martin also become a cult hero having kept goal from 2019-2022 making 5 appearances. Alvin brings with him his Scouse wit and will have great chemistry and banter with his former team mates Martin Allen ans Tony Cottee.

The second is Tony Cottee:

We are over the moon to welcome our all time 5th highest goalscorer with an impressive 146 goals over two spells for the club, Tony Cottee. Tony Cottee was a boyhood supporter who attended the 1980 Cup Final as a fan and then went on to make his debut for the club on the 1st of January 1983 scoring against rivals Spurs. He went on to play another 212 for the club before joining Everton for a British transfer fee record at the time of £2.2m. During that time he and Frank McAvennie formed a great partnership which helped the club achieve our greatest ever league position of 3rd in1986. Cottee then returned for a second spell from Everton in 1994 and played until 1996 scoring a further 23 league goals for us before joining Selangor in Malaysia. During his time time at the club Cottee also represented England.

We have made this a cashless event so please buy your tickets online and don't list your name beneath this post anymore.

🎤 Meet Our Host: The charismatic Martin Allen, aka "Mad Dog," will be our host. With six years at the club (1989-1995) and 190 appearances with 25 remarkable goals, Martin is the perfect host for these events. His humor and personal touch make our events truly special. He played with both players during his time at the club so the banter should be on point.  

We have the perfect home for our legendary pre-match events – right next to the London Stadium! The Colour Factory, conveniently located next door to Hackney Wick station. This is where the magic happens, and we can't wait to welcome you all.

Here's what you can expect at our venue:

🍻Affordable Drinks: We've got great news for your wallet! Enjoy your favourite brews, including Lager, for just £5 per pint. We believe in keeping your thirst quenched without breaking the bank.

🎉 Spectacular Production: Brace yourself for an amazing production and stage show featuring ex-players and club legends. These West Ham icons will bring you closer to the heart and soul of our beloved team.

🍔 Delicious Dining: Hungry before the match? No problem! We've got tasty food options available right on-site, including a delectable vegan choice for those with a more plant-based palate.
🍻 Fantastic Atmosphere: Experience the pre-match buzz like never before. The Colour Factory boasts spacious outdoor areas, large bars stocked with an extensive range of beverages, and state-of-the-art screens and sound systems. It's the ultimate destination for West Ham fans!

🚶 Convenient Location: Just a quick 10-minute walk from the stadium, The Colour Factory is your go-to spot before the big match.

🔴 Legacy Events: We're proud to continue the tradition of our immensely popular events, which started at the East Ham Working Man's club and continued at O'Neil's in Leytonstone.

We have made this a cashless event so please buy your tickets online and don't list your name beneath this post anymore.

💥 Ticket prices: Tickets are free for Ultra Tier Patreons, £10 for Standard Tier Patreons, £10 for children and £20 for non adult patreons. We will check whether you have bought the correct tickets at the door so please make sure you do to avoid embarrassing conversations. A patreon is someone who subscribes to our paywalled West Ham content and an Ultra Tier member has the highest membership within that patreon. You will know if you are not a patreon so please then buy the non patreon tickets if this is the case. Only patreons can buy patreon tickets or ultra tickets for themselves and not guests who are neither of these.  Patreon memberships will be checked.  

You'll have access to a wide range of reasonably priced drinks (£5 per pint), engaging Q&A sessions, thrilling raffles and auctions, and a soundtrack of West Ham-themed music and DVDs. We still offer the cheapest drink prices in Stratford!

We're confident that The Colour Factory is THE spot for all West Ham fans to gather before the match. Whether you've attended our previous events or are a first-time guest, we can't wait to welcome you. Get ready for unforgettable moments, and let's cheer on our beloved West Ham together! ⚒️🙌 #COYI