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David Gold summed it up perfectly when declaring: “Mark Noble’s testimonial transcended football – it was a wonderful day out for players old and new, their families and the fans. it was magical.”
As another landmark event in the history of the Boleyn this was another classic as the players old and new took us on a magical mystery tour.
Sakho took selfies after scoring, Adrian notched with a run from one end of the pitch to the other plus the Dylan Tombides memorial goal from his brother Taylor.
And Gold – speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh – said: “It was a fabulous day. It was all about West Ham the family. And there was great fun and emotion inside the ground- the atmosphere was fantastic.
“With only Hammers fans inside the ground the banter was great and it was wonderful for me too as a fan seeing former heroes and meeting some, like Ian Bishop, for the first time. It was a great day.
“In our last season it is another game for the fans to remember – the Boleyn has done really well in her last season to have so many great moments.
“And it was all for one of our best loved players, Mark Noble. It was another golden Boleyn day – totally memorable.”
Goosebumps !!! Great to see all those players again ! Fun day it was !!
What a brilliant day. Gold has that fantastic knack of expressing it perfectly. As he said, it was a private affair for the WHU family. Happy Days!
i took a Palace fan who i drink with. His first time at The Old Lady. he couldn’t believe the atmosphere for a testimonial. This coming from a man who’s supporters are very vocal. I think I’ve converted him. COYI
Brilliant day. They should have a legends fixture more often. How many times are you going to witness the likes of Bellamy, sherringham, dean Ashton, and Paulo dicanio all scoring in one game.
I cannot help but agree with Slaven, afterall, I am reminded of the famous quote by Theodore roosevelt; “It is not the critic who counts…etc”…..only joking!
Fantastic day for WHU family.
And wonderful to enjoy a game, 100% free from the unwelcome vocals of the fractional and dreaded Noble-nobblers! 35K crowd loving Mr WHU can’t be wrong!