Gala evening in May

A limited number of tables have been released for the club's first end of season Gala Evening.

The event takes place on 12 May to mark the launch of the Hammer of the Year and includes tributes to previous winners and the continued success of the West Ham United Academy. The 2008/09 winner will be announced on the pitch after the final home game of the season with details to come via whufc.com of how to vote.

Star guests on the night will include Gianfranco Zola and members of the first-team squad as well as a number of West Ham United legends. The evening's host is TV comedian Phill Jupitus, with special guest John Motson also in attendance.

Guests will be treated to a three-course dinner, followed by musical entertainment from the cast of the award-winning West End play 'Rat Pack'.

The event takes place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD and a limited number of tables are now available for individuals to purchase at a cost of £250 per person.

For bookings please contact the ticket office on 0871 222 2700 and select option 3.

Vantis Business Recovery Services are sponsoring Hammer of the Year for the first time this season and are delighted to be associated with such a prestigious award. Client partner Ray Brooks said they wanted to show their support as all of the company's hierarchy were huge West Ham supporters.

Mr Brooks said: "The management at Vantis Business Recovery Services are, to a man, West Ham United supporters. We have all, at some stage, been regular attendees at home matches. My first game at the Boleyn Ground was back in 1957 and I have enjoyed watching so many fantastic West Ham players since then.

"It makes perfect sense for Vantis Business Recovery Services to sponsor an award that rewards players for their hard work over the course of a season."