The Boys of 86 is a term used to describe the West Ham United team of the 1985–86 season. The West Ham team from this season achieved their highest ever position in the Football League, third in the First Division. They were challenging for the title throughout the season which has been described as West Ham's greatest ever season. With one game remaining they were second in the league eventually finishing third behind champions, Liverpool and Everton.The season is often used as a comparison for more modern West Ham United teams.