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Eddie B 11:29 Mon Nov 10
Great story re David Gold from Saturday
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Taken from a man posting on from 'Stop! Hammer Time'
"As you may know, my dad is seriously ill with all sorts of cancer. He has been having treatment for most of this year and he moves into Chemo in a few weeks as a means to control rather than cure. He's pretty frail now and with the next treatment in mind, I decided that yesterday's Villa game was probably his last chance to go and see West Ham live.
He is a season ticket holder, has been for years and has been watching West Ham forever. But there was no way he could sit in h...is seats, so I wrote to the club to ask if they could do anything to help. What they did in return was mind-blowing.
First, they gave us an executive box for 6 people, a perfect view about three-quarters of the way down the pitch towards the Bobby Moore stand. There were enough seats for me to take Ross Killington, Lorraine Killington, Nick Killington and Jill Pullinger.
We were met at the entrance by Tracy, she looked after us all day, later joined by Frankie from the Disabled Supporters team.
I've done hospitality at football loads of times, but it was really nice for my dad who has never seen football this way before; a much more gentle experience.
Before the game we had a really nice meal and a few drinks, a really nice couple of hours. I was then allowed to wheel him down next to the pitch where we settled right next to the players tunnel where Stewart Downing and Kevin Nolan stopped for photos, both really of guys and very obliging. For the game, we stepped outside the patio doors into our seats; West Ham huffed and puffed and went close a few times.
At half time we went in for a coffee, and my dad nipped into the toilet. He has had a laryngectomy so can't talk. At that moment, in walks the chairman David Gold. I knocked on the toilet and said "dad, hurry up". Mr Gold said "don't worry, let him take his time". He was at least 5 minutes in there, but as soon as the door opened I said "dad, the Chairman has come to meet you", which was greeted with a massive grin.
He hobbled out of the loo, shook David's hand and they took a few photos. David Gold wrote a personal message on his programme, and my dad wrote in response "good to meet you, sorry I can't talk". David read the message and said "I'm gonna keep that". I cannot begin to tell you what a lovely man David Gold is, so quiet and unassuming, a real gentleman. He is a busy man, but he must've been with us for at least 10 minutes.
Anyway, the game rolled on and we nearly won it with a really exciting finish, but at least we didn't lose.
Massive thanks to Julie Pidgeon for making this possible and for Tracy and Frankie who looked after us from start to finish.
I asked West Ham for something special and my God how they delivered. What an absolutely fantastic family West Ham is, they made us all very proud. Thank you West Ham United."
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Dan M
1:54 Thu Nov 13
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100 hearts warmed up.
Well, almost.
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Eddie B
1:52 Thu Nov 13
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Well said, A8.
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After8
8:41 Wed Nov 12
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What a great story. Well done to the club.
I have to say that at the end of the day a guys done something nice for his dad. I think you're a top bloke for doing this,
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Side of Ham
8:34 Wed Nov 12
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Johnson 8:52 Tue Nov 11
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Whip back through and find out who used this positive thing to start having a go at other fans.
You just can't contain your grassy traits can you. :-)
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Alwaysaniron
9:01 Tue Nov 11
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Another day same shit.......
Why is Tips a square ? Seems his post is spot on!
Odd comment to make in my view Another Day!
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Billy Go Wings
1:19 Tue Nov 11
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Nothing negative here, top marks Mr Chairman and WHU in general.
Anyone finding a negative with this story probably says more about them than anyone else.
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AnotherDay_SameShit
12:53 Tue Nov 11
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You tell 'em Tips, you fucking square.
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norwaytips
12:21 Tue Nov 11
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A nice story, that reflects well on the club, on David Gold and on Eddie B, for finding and posting it.
Why anyone would want to make negative remarks, is beyond my understanding. Give credit where it's due, without making snide comments, as an aside.
DG seems like a nice bloke and these sort of actions are only a credit to the club. Well done to all involved.
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CamHam
12:21 Tue Nov 11
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Maybe from the types who will quit supporting the club when we move to the OS, nym.
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AKA ERNIE
12:13 Tue Nov 11
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Great story and good to hear.
Johno sometimes mate just leave it alone.
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Johnson
11:40 Tue Nov 11
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Will there? Who?
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CamHam
11:07 Tue Nov 11
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I can't be bothered to read through the thread, but there will be some on here LIVID with this positive story about the club.
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Johnson
10:15 Tue Nov 11
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What are you going on about Surface?
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Northern Sold
10:13 Tue Nov 11
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Fuck me what a load of wet blankets on here.... man up and put on Disney's Fox and the Hound and have a proper grizzle...
Ooooooooh Gold0 is such a lovely man * sniff *
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SurfaceAgentX2Zero
10:11 Tue Nov 11
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Johnson 10:25 Mon Nov 10
'The reason for this is because David Gold tells lies and talks patronising nonsense on his Twitter account.'
AS distinct to telling lies and talking patronising nonsense on here.
It' a fucking disgrace, I tell you, enough to make ones little lip go all of a quiver.
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leave my arcelona
9:58 Tue Nov 11
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Brilliant c+p, cheers Eddie
Every David Gold story comes back with nothing other than what a complete gentlemen he is, superb bloke
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Ricky Bobby
9:42 Tue Nov 11
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Nice story... Best of luck with the treatment to his family
*wipes eyes*
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Johnson
8:52 Tue Nov 11
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Whip back through and find out who used this positive thing to start having a go at other fans Snarestone, there's a good lad. It certainly wasn't me.
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SnarestoneIron
8:37 Tue Nov 11
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Lovely story, just a shame some knob has to find a negative to post about it
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Johnson
8:23 Tue Nov 11
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If you like being lied too Piston then you're more of a simpleton than that post suggests.
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AnotherDay_SameShit
7:21 Tue Nov 11
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PistonHammered 1:30 Tue Nov 11
So you tell Johnson that he is a 'cunt' and 'that is all'...but you then follow up by calling him a fucking idiot??
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