Robert Banks

New Michael Portillo series sounds a bit dull. Not much to see in Barking this time of year.

30th Anniversary audio version you didn't realise you wanted. Foreword read by @TonyCottee9 youtu.be/6IxRl2fAbZ4

New kit for my birthday so here we go recording an audio version of “An Irrational Hatred of Luton” to celebrate its 30th anniversary in October @TonyCottee9 do you fancy reading the foreword you wrote for me all those years ago?

youtube.com/@westhamhistor… Just passed 3,000 subscribers this weekend. Thank you to everyone who likes and subscribes. If you haven subscribed yet please do there will be new content coming soon.

A great evening at Downe Village Hall to see my friend @philniceuk and @ArfurSmith perform their show “Oof!” Very funny and thought provoking.

As the 40th Anniversary of West Ham's best-ever season approaches it's time to blow the cobwebs off this beauty. This gives the full experience of rubbish mid-80s productions with photocopied box inserts played on a VHS recorder with tracking issues. youtu.be/e67NTlu_9eg

A revamped version of the 1985-86 highlights video was released on DVD in the late 1990s - this mini documentary was included as a bonus feature as a tribute to our dynamic duo @TonyCottee9 @MaccaFrank youtu.be/mHndhhpsM_k

This 4-hour club issue in the summer of 87 came out on VHS tape so thin you could see through it. So not many survive but I found one a few yrs back and digitise it. Here it is in all its grainy glory with Colin Benson's idiosyncratic commentary (1 of 2) youtu.be/AhQmu1rDYJo?si…

West Ham United Season Highlights 2003-2004 I've been trying for some time to get this uploaded properly. Various issues with blocking software and acute laziness. It's two hours long but well worth investing the time in. youtu.be/2w8oNuLC-s8

Three years after the first episode hit YouTube (a very naive effort compared to recent episodes) I’m circulating episode 1 of “The John Lyall Years” again for those who may have missed it or want to start watching the series again #westham #johnlyall youtu.be/WU2rvgAYNGc?si…

42. HARRY’S GAME OVER - The Harry Redknapp Years April-May 2001 Redknapp's race is run. After seven years and 325 games in charge. Many adjectives could be used to describe Redknapp's tenure at West Ham, but the one that could never be used is "dull". youtu.be/blCXa9yKqrU?si…

The End is Near - The Harry Redknapp Years Part 41 Feb-Mar 2001 Victory at Sunderland in Round 5 sets up a quarter-final against Spurs at Upton Park. But on a rain-soaked Sunday afternoon it all comes crashing down and the strain is starting to show. youtu.be/HAgxGrHqJ_I

THE HARRY REDKNAPP YEARS PART 40 - TAXI FOR BARTHEZ! JAN-FEB Di Canio does not fall for Fabien Barthez's antics and coolly slips the winner past him. The Hammers are struggling to score in the league but Defoe bangs in 10 in a row on loan at Bournemouth youtu.be/NdTDR2G44u0

Hang on…. If this was 50 years ago it means it’s 50 years ago today that 6 year old me fell in love with The Hammers. Hot sure if I should laugh or cry.

Watch this excerpt from @RobBanks68's excellent YT series The John Lyall Years youtube.com/watch?v=iH84FW…

Cheerio, Rio - The Harry Redknapp Years Part 39 - Nov-Dec 2000 After months of speculation Rio Ferdinand departs for Leeds for a record fee of £18m. Part of the funds are needed for the West Stand but a big chunk goes to Redknapp to bolster the squad. youtu.be/W3yKMx9OVFE

West Ham United - The Harry Redknapp Years Part 38 Sep-Nov 2000 6 draws from the opening 12 league matches and only 2 wins leaves The Hammers in 15th place just 2 points above danger. Redknapp may have to part with one of his most prized assets. youtu.be/2Ukn5Lc3Low?si…

Crisis? What Crisis? The Harry Redknapp Years Part 37 - Aug-Sep 2000 Cracks are appearing the Redknapp veneer. After three seasons that surpassed expectations and some very successful signings, suddenly it's not clicking. youtu.be/FPrXm4hVz2A

For those who listen to podcasts, I joined my good friend Nick and we spoke to Construction Sport about his diagnosis and how he is getting and how we’re raising money for him. Thanks all youtu.be/LvgHWovt5rU?si…

The Harry Redknapp Years Pt 36 Apr-May 2000 Despite hitting his stride with 9 goals in 10 games, Wanchop is sold to Man. City at a profit. Redknapp knows he can get Kanoute on a permanent deal, and he looks a better prospect. 9th place is a disappointment youtu.be/9RAIjBiuZzo?si…