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Geoff Pike is a West Ham legend who played for the club for 12 years and won the FA Cup with the Hammers in 1980. He won promotion to Division 1 and reached the League Cup final with West Ham in 1981.

Geoff was part of the West Ham side that finished third in Division 1 in 1986 – just four points behind champions Liverpool. This remains the club’s best ever finish. He made 372 appearances for West Ham, scoring 41 goals. He is one of West Ham’s all time top scoring midfielders.

Geoff was included in the PFA Division 3 Team of the Year in 1988 while playing for Notts County. He also played for Leyton Orient and played in the USA. Geoff qualified for the UEFA Pro Licence in 2004. He later became an FA coach educator and has taken many well known former footballers through their coaching badges.

As a midfielder, Geoff faced many battles on the pitch – and in 2024 he began another battle after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

He is available for keynote talks, fireside chats, Q&As, event hosting, and talks focussing on living with Parkinson’s Disease, and is flexible to suit any occasion.

 

Geoff Pike | Speaking Topics

– Football then and now
– Premier League
– Football as a business
– Leadership
– Coaching future leaders
– How to spot a future leader
– Teamwork
– Winning
– How to create successful teams
– Living with Parkinson’s disease
– Resilience
– Mindset
– Overcoming adversity

Contact Great Sports Speakers today to check Geoff’s availability and fees for personal appearances and speaking engagements.