David Gold (businessman)
David Gold (born 9 September 1936) in Stepney, East London is an English businessman. He was the chairman of Birmingham City until 2009 and since 2010 he has been the joint-chairman of West Ham United. Gold was raised in abject poverty in the slums of East London and for some time lived at 442 Green Street near to West Ham's Boleyn Ground. His father was an East End criminal, known locally as 'Goldy', who spent time in prison during Gold's early years.
Read more about David Gold (businessman): Businesses, Football Clubs, Sunday Times Rich List Ranking, Autobiography, Advocate of Lowering Football Club Debt
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