Former West Ham Goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko Dies Aged 64
Posted : 14 September 2026
Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died aged 64 after battling cancer for several years, with Banik Ostrava confirming his death on Monday.
Miklosko made 318 appearances for West Ham and helped the club secure promotion to the old First Division in the 1990–91 season before later playing for Queens Park Rangers.
The former Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic international also worked as a goalkeeping coach at West Ham and Banik Ostrava, with both clubs paying tribute to the “gentle giant” and inspirational goalkeeper.