Career Achievements
| Year | Achievement | |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | F.A. Cup Winner with West Ham United | |
| 1965 | European Cup Winners' Cup with West Ham United | |
| 1966 | World Cup with the England team | |
| 1970 | No. 1 in the UK Charts with the England team and 'Back Home'! | |
| 1975 | Awarded MBE | |
| 1998 | Awarded Knighthood | |
| 1999 | Awarded Honorary Degree at Anglia Ruskin University (formerly Anglia Polytechnic University) |
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| 2002 | Inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum | |
| 2010 | Awarded Honorary Degree at University of East London |
A brief Q&A with Sir Geoff...
Which achievement are you most proud of? Sir Geoff: My family.
If you could change one moment in your career, which one would it be? Sir Geoff: I would score the penalty in the League Cup semi-final second leg at Upton Park in December 1971. In reality, Gordon Banks saved it and he still says it was the most significant save of his career!
Is there anything else you would like to achieve? Sir Geoff: I would like to see the national squad given preference over the league. Having experienced the full impact of a World Cup win on the country as a whole, I think the emphasis should be on the international competitions. A win lifts the spirits of our nation.