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		</div><p>West Ham have announced the death of their joint-chairman David Gold at the age of 86.</p>
<p>Stepney-born Gold played for West Ham’s boys team between the ages of 13 and 16 and, after a successful career in business, became joint-chairman of the Premier League club in 2010.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>Sullivan added: “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.</p>
<p>“He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”</p>
<p>West Ham manager David Moyes said: “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.</p>
<p>“Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players.</p>
<p>“It was clear that he had a genuine and sincere love for the club and was a true supporter at heart.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>Gold had previously been the chairman of Birmingham before selling his shares in the club in 2009.</p>
<p>He became joint chairman of West Ham in January 2010 following a takeover of the club, which the Hammers said “helped to steady the ship and protect the club’s future during a period of great financial uncertainty”.</p>
<p>West Ham said Gold died on Wednesday morning following a short illness, with his daughters, Jacqueline and Vanessa, and his fiancee Lesley by his side.</p>
<p>Hammers vice-chairman Karren Brady also worked with Gold at Birmingham.</p>
<p>She wrote on Twitter: “To a great man, a great friend for over 30 years and a complete gentleman – you will be missed. Rest in peace x”</p>
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