The memory of Graham Paddon will live on in the hearts of West Ham United supporters - that was the message from the Boleyn Ground on Sunday.
A proud member of the 1975 FA Cup-winning side, Paddon died on 19 November at the age of 57. Tributes poured in from across the game with former team-mates Alan Curbishley and Mervyn Day, responsible for the current Hammers side, leading the words of remembrance and the heartfelt reaction extended to supporters gathering for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur.
While Curbishley's charges wore black armbands as a mark of respect during the 1-1 draw, fans like Alan Jacobs spoke of their personal memories of watching the blond-haired left-footer grace the Boleyn Ground pitch between 1973 and 1976. "He was magnificent for us," Alan told WHUTV. "He was a lovely guy, with a smashing left foot. He was a lovely player and a lovely man. I was very privileged to meet him."
Andrew Clark was another supporter who wanted to pay his respects, telling of watching the 1975 final on TV at home and seeing him play live alongside Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking. "What a player. I remember coming over here as a young lad with my father. All I can say is respect to him and respect to his family. He was a legend. He was one of the best left-footed players we have had. Pads was a great player and it is another legend sadly gone."