West Ham’s co-chairman David Gold dies aged 86 following a brief sickness: Membership will mark his loss of life earlier than tonight’s match at Leeds United
- West Ham have introduced the loss of life of their joint-chairman David Gold
- Gold handed away in his sleep on Wednesday morning on the age of 86
- Gold took on his position as joint-chairman at West Ham in January 2010
- He was the previous chairman of Birmingham Metropolis earlier than leaving the membership in 2009
West Ham’s co-chairman David Gold has died on the age of 86 following a brief sickness, the membership confirmed right this moment.
Gold, who grew up at 442 Inexperienced Avenue, immediately reverse the Boleyn Floor, was a lifelong Hammer and it was in January 2010 when he fulfilled a dream by changing into co-chairman of West Ham.
West Ham are because of face Leeds away on Wednesday night time, throughout which there might be tributes made to Gold, who died along with his daughters, Jacqueline and Vanessa, and his fiancée Lesley, by his facet on Wednesday morning.
West Ham have introduced their vice-chairman David Gold has handed away on the age of 86
Gold labored alongside David Sullivan (proper) as vice-chairman at West Ham from January 2010
Gold’s fellow co-chairman David Sullivan stated: ‘It’s with profound sorrow and a heavy coronary heart that we mourn the passing of our colleague and pal.
‘Of all our joint ventures, none gave us extra satisfaction and happiness than the day we took possession of West Ham United, our membership. David had a long-standing reference to the Hammers, having grown up reverse the Boleyn Floor in Inexperienced Avenue, and represented the membership at junior stage.
‘He at all times needed what was finest for West Ham United, and his passing is a good loss for all of us.’
Supervisor David Moyes added: ‘I’m extraordinarily unhappy to listen to this information and, on behalf of the entire gamers and my workers on the coaching floor, I wish to prolong our deepest sympathies to David Gold’s household at this very tough time.
‘Mr Gold was a daily customer to Rush Inexperienced and at all times a supply of nice help and encouragement to myself and the gamers. It was clear that he had a real and honest love for the Membership and was a real supporter at coronary heart.
‘He took an amazing curiosity within the individuals working behind-the-scenes and was at all times eager to assist in any means he might. He might be significantly missed.’
Karren Brady, Stan Collymore and Adrian Bevington took to social media to pay tribute to Gold
Irons vice-chairman Karren Brady additionally took to social media to pay tribute to her former colleague.
She tweeted: ‘To an amazing man, an amazing pal for over 30 years and a whole gentleman – you’ll be missed. Relaxation in peace x.’
Adrian Bevington, former Managing Director of Membership England, added: ‘David Gold was at all times a form and well mannered man every time talking with him. Unhappy information. Ideas along with his household and people near him.’
In the meantime, former Premier League star and England worldwide Stan Collymore took to Twitter to pay his respects after the 86-year-old’s passing.
The now pundit wrote: ‘Met David Gold just a few instances, at all times pleasant. I keep in mind a Monday debate on talkSPORT the place we have been squarely on reverse sides of a fan possession debate, however after it completed he was extremely gracious. Sending like to @Jacqueline_Gold and household. Relaxation in Peace, David.’
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