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He made his top-flight debut as a substitute in a win over Luton Town a month later before scoring his first goals for the Hammers during the Europa League group stage shortly after.

The 42-year-old from Luton allegedly told one of the MailOnline reporters "I'm coming to get you", and said to another "I'll be knocking at your door" in August 2024.

When he was demobbed in 1946, he said he got the only job he could: "office boy" at the Inland Revenue office in Luton, where his wife worked at the Vauxhall car factory.

Mr Lemon, a Luton Town fan, said his mindset may have helped his longevity.

On the day Clifford appeared at magistrates' court after being charged, John and Amy's family liaison officers weren't able to attend the hearing with them as they were at another murder in Luton.