West Ham joint chairman David Gold dies at age of 86 after a ‘short illness’

RIP: West Ham joint chairman David Gold has died aged 86 following a 'short illness'. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

West Ham have announced the death of their joint chairman David Gold at the age of 86.

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.