Over Land and Sea

<p><b><i>Over Land and Sea</i> is the story of West Ham United in Europe, exploring the rich history of the Hammers'' European fixtures dating back more than a century.</b></p><p>Aside from winning two major trophies 58 years apart - the European Cup Winners'' Cup in 1965 and the UEFA Conference League in 2023 - West Ham have not exactly blazed a trail through Europe. But there''s more to the club''s connection with the continent than first meets the eye.</p><p>The Hammers have a rich tradition of playing friendlies against continental opponents, having travelled to Spain as long ago as 1921; while in the 1950s top European sides played under the new floodlights at Upton Park.</p><p><b>Although West Ham''s success in Europe has largely been in competitions that no longer exist, there''s a great deal to discover about their wider European story, as captured in this immersive book.</b></p>Short description (max 350 characters; actual = 325 characters)About the author (max 450 characters;