Former West Ham and QPR Goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko Dies at 64
Ludek Miklosko, the celebrated former goalkeeper for West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers, has passed away at age 64. He had been battling cancer prior to his death.
Ludek Miklosko, a prominent goalkeeper who played for both West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers, has died at the age of 64. Miklosko, who represented both Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic at the international level, had been living with cancer at the time of his passing.
Miklosko’s career in English football began in 1990 when he joined West Ham from Baník Ostrava for a transfer fee of £300,000. He made an immediate impact, playing a key role in the club’s promotion to the top division during his debut season. Over the course of his eight-year tenure at West Ham, he made 373 appearances for the club.
In 1998, Miklosko moved to Queens Park Rangers, initially joining the club on loan before making the transfer permanent. He concluded his professional playing career at QPR in 2001. Following his retirement from active play, Miklosko maintained his connection to the sport by returning to West Ham to serve as a goalkeeping coach, a position he held until 2010. After his coaching tenure, he worked for a sports agency and later took on roles at his former club, Baník Ostrava.
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A straightforward, respectful obituary focusing on his career timeline and professional achievements.
"living with cancer"
✓ Only outlet to report: Detailed his specific transfer fee of £300,000 and his post-playing career roles at Baník Ostrava.
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- ·Lack of quotes or tributes from former teammates or the clubs themselves.
- ·No mention of his family or survivors.
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0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: The Guardian (B)