Premier League: death of Englishman David Gold (86), joint-chairman of West Ham United since 2010

"It is with deep sadness that West Ham United FC (Premier League) confirm that our beloved joint-chairman David Gold (ENG) passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness," announced the club on 04/01/2023.

"A lifelong and ardent West Ham United fan, David Gold was born 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."

"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. 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…