‘He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us’
West Ham joint-chairman David Gold has died at the age of 86 following a short illness, the club announced on Wednesday.
A West Ham statement reads: “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.”
Gold, along with David Sullivan, had been in charge at West Ham since 2010, when the pair purchased a controlling stake in the club.
It is with deep sadness that West Ham United FC confirm that Joint-Chairman David Gold passed away peacefully this morning following a short illness.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 4, 2023
West Ham have confirmed that joint-chairman David Gold passed away this morning following a short illness. pic.twitter.com/Yec7R5vW86
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) January 4, 2023
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 added: “I am extremely sad to hear this news and, 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.
“Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players. It was clear that he had a genuine and sincere love for the Club and was a true supporter at heart. He took a great interest in the people working behind-the-scenes and was always keen to help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed.”
So sad to see my chairman when I played @BCFC @davidgold has passed away 😪 a man who always had time for me, sent me a written letter when I left the club ,says everything about how he valued loyalty and core values. Thoughts with Lesley and girls 🙏 sleep easy David 💙 https://t.co/UDHJWcFovi
— Jerry Gill (@JerryGill_2) January 4, 2023
Sad to hear of the passing of @WestHam co-Chairman David Gold. Whenever I spoke to David, you knew how much he loved the club and always had a warm smile to greet you. Thoughts with his financee Lesley and daughters @Jacqueline_Gold and @Vanessa_Gold pic.twitter.com/hmbJbPpOnk
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) January 4, 2023
Really sad to hear the news about David Gold passing. I had some difficult times at @BCFC and when everybody else was trying to sack me, David reached out to try and help me. That meant a lot to me then but even more to me now I’m older and I understand. RIP David pic.twitter.com/4k4KveLtxM
— Curtis Woodhouse (@curtiswoodhous8) January 4, 2023
David Gold was West Ham through and through. He grew up at 442 Green Street, near the club's old Boleyn Ground, and played for the Hammers youth team #WHUFC https://t.co/SDnyzMZcsg
— Francis Keogh (@HonestFrank) January 4, 2023
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