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West Ham pay tribute to David Gold by covering his empty seat with a Hammers shirt and a bunch of flowers in the directors' box... before a minute's applause is held at Elland Road ahead of their clash with Leeds

West Ham and Leeds have paid tribute to David Gold ahead of their Premier League game on Wednesday following his sudden death earlier in the day.

The Hammers announced earlier on Wednesday that Gold had passed peacefully in the morning following a short illness at the age of 86.

In tribute to the Hammers co-owner and lifelong fan, a West Ham shirt with his name and No 1 was draped over the seat where he would've have watched the game at Elland Road.

A bunch of flowers was also placed on the seat as both clubs paid their respects.