The "Irons" comes from "Thames Iron Works". West Hams former name hence the use of the Hammers also.AppleSei said:Irons - Isnt that scunthorpe Utd???
Always thought west ham were the hammers
Just like a lot of people don't realise that the ground is called the Boleyn Ground and not Upton Park, which is just the area where the grounds situated.