West Ham joint-chairman David Gold has died aged 86

By Naveen Jan 05, 2023

West Ham United joint-chairman David Gold died this morning after a brief illness.

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The 86-year-old supported West Ham all his life before taking over the club in January 2010.

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He oversaw a consistent spell in European football for the Premier League and East London club.

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Finally reached the semi-finals of the Europa League. the year Former West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan said:

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"None of our joint ventures has given us more pride and joy than the day in January 2010 when we took ownership of our club, West Ham United.

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David Boleyn has a long association with the Hammers, having grown up across the field.

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at Green Street, and represented the club at junior level.

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