David Gold

It is with deep sadness that West Ham United confirm that our beloved Joint-Chairman David Gold has passed away, aged 86.

“Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. 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. He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”

A lifelong West Ham fan, Gold was born in east London and raised in a house on Green Street, directly opposite the club's former stadium.

"Always had time for me and wanted me to win in life. "We had explored every possibility of rebuilding Upton Park but there were road blocks and restrictions at every turn. "I also knew a lot of fans didn't want to move but ultimately we all, as fans, want success. He will be greatly missed." He loved football and he loved his club. The sale took place in 2009. [West Ham](https://news.sky.com/topic/west-ham-9114) co-chairman David 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. "He knew how to win with grace and lose with dignity. "Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. My deepest condolences to his family and friends." Thank you for the conversations and memories. Rest in peace x."

Gold and fellow joint-chairman David Sullivan took over ownership of the Hammers in 2010.

He will be greatly missed.” “Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. [January 4, 2023]

West Ham joint-chairman David Gold's daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa, and his fiancee Lesley, were by his side when he passed away peacefully this ...

He took a great interest in the people working behind the scenes and was always keen to help in any way he could. He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us." "It was clear that he had a genuine and sincere love for the Club and was a true supporter at heart.

Gold was joint-chairman of the Hammers alongside David Sullivan after the two businessmen bought a 50% share in the club back in 2010. Ad.

“Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.” Premier League

Gold and fellow co-chairman David Sullivan took over ownership of the Hammers in 2010.

“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.” His fellow co-chairman David Sullivan told the club’s website: “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. WEST HAM HAVE announced the death of their joint chairman David Gold at the age of 86.

West Ham have announced the death of their joint-chairman David Gold at the age of 86.

Such a nice guy, sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends." Former Republic of Ireland and Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison paid tribute to Gold on Twitter, writing: "Such sad news rip David. He will be greatly missed."

Gold and fellow joint-chairman David Sullivan took over ownership of the Hammers in 2010…

He will be greatly missed.” “Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. [January 4, 2023]