Inside West Ham’s jubilant Europa Conference League celebrations

 After ending their 43-year wait for a major trophy, West Ham’s players and staff partied the night away in Prague on Wednesday evening. 

The Hammers clinched the Europa Conference League trophy with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the final, which was wrapped up by a late Jarrod Bowen strike. 

David Moyes‘ side had taken the lead  through a Said Benrahma penalty but were pegged back shortly after by Giacomo Bonaventura’s strike in the 67th minute. 

But Bowen managed to seal the win for the Hammers late on and, in doing so, sparked wild celebrations among the squad’s players and staff.

Clips of the chaotic scenes began circulating social media shortly after the match and fans were not left disappointed by the hilarious antics that ensued. 

Michail Antonio shared clips of West Ham’s celebrations from inside their hotel, after the game

Lucas Paqueta and his wife Duda Fournier showcased the party atmosphere on Instagram

Star striker Michail Antonio shared a clip onto his Instagram page that showed the West Ham players partying away inside their a private room in their hotel.

The song ‘Freed From Desire’ can be heard in the background. The players and staff sing along but with their altered version, which suggests that Jarrod Bowen is ‘on fire’ and makes reference to his girlfriend. 

Elsewhere, Lucas Paqueta’s wife – Duda Fournier – shared a clip on her social media of themselves dancing around with the Conference League medal around her neck. 

Youngster Divin Mubamba, who made two appearances throughout the competition, showcased the dancing of defender Kurt Zouma via a video on his Instragram.

The French centre-back can be seen dancing around in his full-kit, inside the dressing room, shortly after they had clinched the Conference League title. 

Thilo Kehrer – who came on half-time to replace Zouma – shared similar scenes on his Instagram page, as the players partied on the bus back to their hotel. 

There were plenty of videos of the Hammers arriving back to their hotel that began appearing on social media, with Declan Rice and David Moyes leading the antics.

As the team got off the bus, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola produced a portable music player and even manager David Moyes joined in the impromptu bop in front of two dozen happy fans after 2am early today.

And goalscorer Bowen was all smiles, laughing as his teammates danced to a song which affectionately celebrates his relationship with Dani Dyer, with whom he has recently had twins.

Central defenders Thilo Kehrer (left) and Kurt Zouma (right) partied the night away in Prague

Club captain Declan Rice busted a move for the camera as he got involved in the celebrations

West Ham boss David Moyes (front middle) got involved in the antics outside the hotel 

The chaotic scenes were sparked by Bowen’s winner in the dying moments of the match, as he slotted the ball past the onrushing Pietro Terracciano. 

Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Bowen said: ‘I obviously dreamed of scoring but to score the winner in the last minute – it’s what you always say. And to do it in front of these fans – I thought I was going to cry.

‘I’m just happy. I can’t put it into words. We’ve had a dream – we haven’t had the best season, myself included.

‘But to do what we’ve done tonight for these fans – to give them this moment, I’m over the moon.’ 

Jarrod Bowen’s last minute strike helped seal a historic European title for the Hammers

Combative midfielder Rice, who covered every blade of grass in the pulsating final, said: ‘Honestly it means absolutely everything. The lads have been so on it. We’ve had a real belief. I’m not just happy for us, for the manager, but for the fans.

‘I’m also happy for (the backroom staff).’

On Bowen’s goal, he added: ‘I said when he ran through on goal, “this is your time”. As soon as you see it hit the back of the net, you don’t know what to do – I’m still in shock!

‘I absolutely love this club. They’ve made me one of their own. I’m just so, so happy.