David Gold Dies Aged 86

by NFLNEWS

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David Gold, joint-chairman of West Ham United, has died at the age of 86 following a short illness

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Gold had a long-standing connection with West Ham, having grown up opposite

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the club's Boleyn Ground and representing the club at junior level.

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He and joint-chairman David Sullivan took ownership of the club in 2010. 

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Gold's passing has been mourned by Sullivan, manager David Moyes,

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and the players and staff of West Ham United. Moyes described Gold as

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 "a source of great support and encouragement" and said he would be greatly missed.

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