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30 BEST BRITISH CLUB SIDES EVER!

30 WEST HAM 1964-65

Helped by future World Cup heroes Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst, the Hammers captured the Cup Winners’ Cup.

HIGHLIGHT Alan Sealey’s double as Ron Greenwood’s side defeated 1860 Munich at Wembley, bookending a season in which they shared the Charity Shield with Liverpool.

29 ABERDEEN 1982-85

Under the authoritarian guide of a young Alex Ferguson, the Dons did the unthinkable – ousting the Old Firm to become Scotland’s dominant club and lift a European trophy.

HIGHLIGHT After toppling Bayern Munich en route, Aberdeen’s stunning victory over Real Madrid delivered the 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup.

28 RANGERS 2020-21

Nine years after having to start again in the fourth tier, Rangers became champions of Scotland once more – under Steven Gerrard’s guidance, the Gers didn’t lose a single game, finishing 25 points clear of neighbours Celtic.

HIGHLIGHT Triumphing 2-0 at Celtic Park in October, during a 15-game winning streak.

27 CELTIC 2016-17

Four years before

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