Style of Play
Bonds was noted for his physical strength and fitness, for his committed, tough tackling, combative style of play while using the ball intelligently and effectively, and making surging runs forward, initially as an overlapping right-back early in his career, then from midfield where he balanced the skills of Trevor Brooking, and later as a centre-back bringing the ball out of defence. His inspirational and leadership qualities, where he led by example and always gave 100% on the football field, saw him appointed as club captain at West Ham from 1974 to 1984.
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