David Gold describes West Ham legend with two-word Twitter verdict
By Will Butcher
West Ham chairman David Gold has wished Hammers legend Sir Trevor Brooking a happy birthday on Twitter.
The former midfielder played for the Hammers for 19 years and made 635 league and cup appearances during his time with the East London-based outfit.
Gold posted a message on his personal Twitter account as the FA’s Director of Performance turned 67 on Sunday, describing the Hammers stalwart as a “great ambassador.”
Brooking, who scored 102 times during his West Ham career, has made a living with the FA after acting as chairman of Sport England for two years. He played a key part in the selection of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
The former England international, who also managed West Ham as a caretaker back in 2003, was also described a as “true gentleman” by Gold.
Gold is currently enduring a dismal run of form despite spending over £40million on the likes of Andre Ayew, Arthur Masuaku and the permanent signing of Manuel Lanzini.
The Hammers have won just one Premier League game all season, before ending a run of four consecutive losses on Saturday with a 1-1 draw against new boys Middlesbrough.
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