Troy McClure 3:56 Wed Jan 4
David Gold - RIP - 1936-2023
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It is with deep sadness that West Ham United FC confirm that our beloved Joint-Chairman David Gold passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness.
David Gold, 86, died peacefully with his devoted daughters, Jacqueline and Vanessa, and his fiancée Lesley, by his side.
A lifelong and ardent West Ham United fan, David Gold was born in Stepney in September 1936 and grew up at 442 Green Street, directly opposite the Boleyn Ground. As a promising young schoolboy player, he represented the Club’s boys’ team between the ages of 13 and 16 and later appeared in the youth team.
After forging a career as a hugely successful businessman, his life came full circle in January 2010 when he became Joint-Chairman of West Ham United following the successful takeover that helped to steady the ship and protect the Club’s future during a period of great financial uncertainty.
The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at West Ham United are with David Gold’s two daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa, his fiancée Lesley and all of his family and friends at this extremely sad time.
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Troy McClure
3:57 Wed Jan 4
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Ffs. In my defence, there was no other threads on this whilst I was searching for a David Gold icon!
Mods please
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southbankbornnbred
4:03 Wed Jan 4
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https://www.whufc.com/news/david-gold-1936-2023
Club statement.
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The Fonz
4:06 Wed Jan 4
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RIP Mr Gold
Thanks for your efforts.
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Stevethehammer
4:09 Wed Jan 4
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Rest in peace David
I actually feel quite numb at this news I can't lie. Always sad when someone passes but with it being our Co chairman it's even closer to home obviously.
Sad he has gone during a bad spell for the club on the pitch but may he rest in peace now knowing he was part of the team that gave us our best few seasons in recent memories.
Wonder what will happen now with his shares etc I can't see his daughter wanting any part of it.
Rip David Gold
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cholo
4:09 Wed Jan 4
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RIP David Gold
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Pentonville
4:10 Wed Jan 4
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Yeah, the man was truly West Ham, that much is true. Cant say the same for his partner.
Not sure what his part in all of it was, always seemed to me to be just happy to be part of West Ham and left the shit to Sullivan and Brady.
RIP DG
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Lee Trundle
4:12 Wed Jan 4
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RIP Beardy
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joyo
4:13 Wed Jan 4
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RIP...Like Fonz said
He saved our club and was true fan.
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ted fenton
4:13 Wed Jan 4
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West Ham's joint-chairman David Gold has died at the age of 86 following a short illness, the east London club have confirmed.
Gold's daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa, and his fiancee Lesley, were by his side when he peacefully passed away this Wednesday morning.
R.I.P.
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Stevethehammer
4:14 Wed Jan 4
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Rest in peace David
I actually feel quite numb at this news I can't lie. Always sad when someone passes but with it being our Co chairman it's even closer to home obviously.
Sad he has gone during a bad spell for the club on the pitch but may he rest in peace now knowing he was part of the team that gave us our best few seasons in recent memories.
Wonder what will happen now with his shares etc I can't see his daughter wanting any part of it.
Rip David Gold
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Mad Dog
4:14 Wed Jan 4
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I'd like to echo what pentonville has said
Rip
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only1billybonds
4:16 Wed Jan 4
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A true East Ender and fan of the club.
RIP.
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Johnson
4:16 Wed Jan 4
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Not going to say much, not the time or place.
RIP Gold0
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master
4:18 Wed Jan 4
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RIP fellow West Ham United fan.
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onsideman
4:18 Wed Jan 4
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Don't go to bed. dg
RIP
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charlie paynter
4:18 Wed Jan 4
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Came across as a proper fan and decent chap.
RIP Mr Gold
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Chopper Toshack
4:20 Wed Jan 4
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He was a Hammer.
RIP DG.
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Josh
4:20 Wed Jan 4
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RIP Gold0
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SullyHammer
4:21 Wed Jan 4
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Never ideal that a passing should unite a club and it's fans but perhaps this could re-connect the club as a whole.
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zuki
4:23 Wed Jan 4
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Ann Summers knickers at half mast.
‘Saved the club, true fan’ Let’s not rewrite history.
Anyway RIP
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