Originally Posted by
dagenhamJohn
David Sullivan...
Growing up in the slums of Cardiff, young dwarf always dreamed of the day he'd run his heroes, West Ham. Years of wise investing came to fruition and then he met David Gold, East End through and through, who pulled babies out of the rubble in Plaistow during the Blitz and who's own glittering career at Upton Park was curtailed due to his commitment to charity work. In fact his girlfriend at that time, Vera Lynn, said. "David. You won't get nowhere giving all your money away love".
But the two philanthropists were undeterred.
Using the Bluenoses as a springboard they saved our club. And I say Gawd Bless 'em.
Run Like a Circus ?
Utter Pish.
He's behind you.
Oh no he isn't.
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