'It really does give you a boost'

David Gold has personally thanked fans for continuing to send their best wishes to him via the club and fan websites.

He has been at home this week as he continues his recovery from cholangitis - an infection of the common bile duct - and septicaemia. The club has been inundated with emails and phone calls from concerned Hammers fans, as well as receiving kind words from supporters of other clubs.

In a personal message, the Joint-Chairman said: "I have been inundated with an incredible amount of good wishes and it has made such a difference. What with winning two vitally important games and having people think of you like that, it really does give you a boost. It is of course great that people care and it is very nice to receive such kind words.

"I do genuinely thank everybody that has shown concern. It has been a difficult couple of weeks but I am over the worst. I have got a bit to go but I hope to be back for the Manchester United match early next month."