Former West Ham goalkeeper Miklosko dies aged 64
Czech international Ludek Miklosko, who made nearly 400 appearances for the Hammers, was diagnosed with cancer five years ago.
Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham goalkeeper and Czech international, passed away at the age of 64 in December 2024 after deciding to cease further cancer treatment. The English Championship club announced his death on Monday. Miklosko played nearly 400 matches for West Ham between 1990 and 1997, helping the club secure promotion to the top flight in 1991 and 1993.
He also played for QPR and returned to West Ham as a goalkeeping coach. West Ham described his passing as "profound sadness" and honored him with a period of appreciation during a League Cup match. His son Martin expressed the family's heartbreak but comfort in the support received, noting Miklosko was now at peace. Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech praised Miklosko for paving the way for other Czech goalkeepers in the Premier League, hailing him as a significant figure in Czech football whose memory will remain in their hearts forever.
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