David Gold, the Joint-Chariman of West Ham, has passed on.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the English Premier League club, West Ham, has announced the death of their joint-chairman, David Gold.
This online media platform understands that Gold died at the age of 86 after battling a reportedly short illness.
It was revealed that David Gold passed out on Wednesday morning from his sleep. The deceased was the former chairman of Birmingham City F.C.
Gold was a lifelong Hammers fan and bought the club alongside his long-term business partner David Sullivan in 2010.
The Hammers are planning a full tribute for Gold in the coming days.
In an emotional statement, Sullivan said: “On behalf of everyone at the football club, it is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our colleague and friend, David Gold.
“Of all our joint ventures, none gave us more pride and happiness than the day we took ownership of West Ham United, our Club, in January 2010.
“David had a long-standing connection with the Hammers, having grown up opposite the Boleyn Ground in Green Street, and represented the Club at junior level.
“He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”
Manager David Moyes, who was appointed by Gold on two separate occasions, added: “I am extremely sad to hear this news.
“On behalf of all of the players and my staff at the training ground, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to David Gold’s family at this very difficult time.”
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