Biography
Sir Trevor Brooking C.B.E.

• Born 2nd October 1948 in Barking, Essex.

• Educated at Ripple Junior School, Barking, then passed 11 plus to reach Grammar School - Ilford County High for Boys.

• Passed twelve “O” levels and two “A” levels (Accounts and Economics).

• Began professional football career in July 1965 when he joined West Ham United as apprentice professional. Signed full professional in July 1967 and remained at the club for the whole of his career until retiring in May 1984. Made 635 appearances and scored 102 goals for the club. F.A. Cup winner in 1975 and 1980; latter the most memorable as he scored a header against Arsenal that was the only goal of the match.

• Played 47 matches for England. Debut April 1974 in Portugal. Played under four England managers, Sir Alf Ramsey, Joe Mercer, Don Revie and Ron Greenwood before playing his last International in the summer of 1982.

• In June 1981 received the M.B.E. and about the same time the local West Ham Council named a road after him - Brooking Road.
• Received C.B.E. in January 1999.

• Received knighthood in Queen’s Birthday Honours, July 2004

• Played final match versus Everton in May 1984 at the age of 35.

• Joined BBC Television and BBC Radio 5 Live commentating and summarising on football and hosting his own Radio show. Chairman of Sport England, retiring - October 2002. Caretaker Manager of West Ham United FC for two spells during 2003. Director of West Ham United FC until stepping down to take Football Association directorship.

• Activities now - Chairperson of Colbrook Plastics Limited, bookbinding, print finishing and point of sale business based in London, E15 (www.wireo.co.uk) since 1970. Director of football development with the Football Association since January 2004.

• A trustee of the Butler Trust (Prison Service Award Scheme) - Royal Patron H.R.H. The Princess Royal. Involvement in various Charity organisations.

• Married, Wife Hilkka, two children are Collette and Warren.