A moving and emotional celebration for the life of West Ham United’s beloved late Joint-Chairman David Gold was held at London Stadium on Wednesday, following a poignant final journey through the streets of East London where he grew up.
Smiles, applause and tears of affection and pride were the order of the day as the Joint-Chairman’s daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa and fiancée Lesley were joined by family, friends, colleagues and associates from throughout his unique life and career, paying tribute to a wonderful man, respected and admired by all who knew him.
Sporting Director Mark Noble, former Birmingham City manager Barry Fry and David Gold's son-in-law Dan Cunningham and biographer Rob Treloar all gave moving and entertaining eulogies - as the Joint-Chairman had requested.
Hundreds of well-wishers were there to pay their final tributes to 'DG', including Board members, players, managers and coaches past and present, friends and family members and leading figures from the world of football - a world David Gold played a leading role in throughout his unique and hugely successful life.
