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West Ham fans react angrily to David Gold’s tweet on win over Chelsea

David Sullivan, West Ham owner and David Gold, West Ham chairman look on during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Ham United at Tur...
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West Ham United co-owner David Gold is far from a popular figure in east London.

David Gold, owner looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on May 14, 2017 in Stratford, England.

The Hammers were magnificent against Chelsea yesterday, eventually running out comfortable 1-0 winners, and the club’s co-owner David Gold took to his official Twitter account to congratulate the team, reserving special praise for Arthur Masuaku.

West Ham have made a miserable start to their 2017/18 Premier League campaign, and still find themselves inside the relegation zone in spite of yesterday’s superb win over Antonio Conte’s men.

The club’s co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan have received plenty of criticism from the Hammers faithful for their perceived poor handling of club affairs.

Birmingham City Chairman David Gold (L) talks to Managing Director Karren Brady (2ndL) and Co-Owner David Sullivan (R) during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and...

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The appointment of David Moyes as manager last month did not go down well in east London, but there are signs that West Ham are making progress under the Scot.

And Gold took to Twitter last night, congratulating the team on their display against the reining Premier League champions:

Hammers fans were angered by Gold’s tweet, however, suggesting that he only takes to the popular social media network when West Ham are doing well, or if they have won a match.

Birmingham City's Chairman David Gold (L) and Managing Director Karren Brady (R) share a light moment as club co-owner David Sullivan (foreground-R) looks on before the kick off against...

Here are a selection of some of the replies sent to Gold on Twitter: