West Ham legend Billy Bonds leaves staggering sum to his daughters after death aged 79

FOOTBALL great Billy Bonds left his daughters more than £575,000 in his will, documents show. The star played 799 times for West Ham, captaining them to 1975 and 1980 FA Cup wins. Billy Bonds left his daughters more than £575,000 in his will, documents show Credit: Getty Bonds played 799 times for West Ham, captaining them to 1975 and 1980 FA Cup wins Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd He went on to manage the club, had a stand named after him at the London Stadium and was made an MBE in 1988. Bonds’ will was written in June 2023, three years after his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, died. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! He died aged 79 in November last year at a care home in Chislehurst, Kent. The value of his estate after deductions was £575,068, which daughters Claire and Katie share. When he died, they said: “We are heartbroken to announce that we lost our beloved Dad. “He was devoted to his family and was the most kind, loyal, selfless, and loving person. “Dad loved West Ham United and its wonderful supporters with all his heart and treasured every moment of his time at the Club. “He will always be in our hearts and eternally missed. We take comfort knowing that his legacy will live on forever.” Most read in Sport Bonds went on to manage the club, had a stand named after him at the London Stadium and was made an MBE in 1988 Credit: Alamy He died aged 79 in November last year at a care home in Chislehurst, Kent Credit: Rex It comes as it was confirmed today that ex-West Ham goalie Ludek Miklosko – who played under Bonds in the Premier League when was manager – died. The 64-year-old lost a battle with cancer. Comment now