Claim: Eyal Berkovic, born on April 2, 1972 in Regba, Israel, never played for West Ham United from 1997 to 1999.
Evidence: West Ham United 
Well liked by West Ham fans, he became an instant fans' hero by scoring the decisive goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2–1 win on his Upton Park debut on 13 August 1997. Striker John Hartson had a prolific 1997–98 season for West Ham helped by Berkovic's assists.