Also proudly displayed alongside his collection of Topps cards was a framed picture of Dan as a mascot at the Boleyn Ground in 1995, while he still holds a collection of autographs in his mascot book from that fixture.
“My Dad grew up two roads away from the Boleyn Ground, so I was always going to be a West Ham fan,” Dan continued.
“I’ve always loved football. I went down to Upton Park and was a mascot in 1995, and I've just always loved West Ham. Everyone who knows me knows I support West Ham. It's just me.
“I had a Season Ticket, but now I'm a train driver, so I'm driving the West Ham fans to the games, so I still feel I'm doing my part, but I want to take my two daughters to their first games soon.
“I collected football stickers at primary school, and I've always liked signed stuff. It brings back memories of being a child and collecting your cards and stickers.
“I've still got my signed mascot book, and I think that's what started it. As I got older, we'd go to games, but we'd get there early to get stuff signed. My collection grew with shirts and boots and bits like that.
“But there's only so many walls you've got in your house. I saw the cards last year and realised I could still collect them, and they don't take up much room. It was pretty much tailor-made for me.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to collect some of the rarest West Ham cards in existence, and no-one else can have that, especially the 1/1s, as you're the only one who has got that card.
“The cards have come from around the world, from Hong Kong, China, the USA and the UK. A lot of it's through eBay, where you can bid on cards, but you've just got to be quick.
“A lot of people on my Instagram message me and ask if I’m interested in specific cards, while I help others with their sets as well, so there's a big community on there, and it’s a brilliant one to be a part of.”