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title: "West Ham United: Fans react to David Gold announcement on 5G at the London Stadium"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-fans-react-to-david-gold-announcement-on-5g-at-the-london-stadium/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-12-16T13:45:27Z"
modified: "2020-12-16T13:45:27Z"
---

# West Ham United: Fans react to David Gold announcement on 5G at the London Stadium

**Writing on Twitter, many West Ham United fans had words for controversial owner David Gold after he[shared news](https://twitter.com/davidgold/status/1338835657951731713) that EE has turned on it’s 5G service at the London Stadium – with Hammers pouring in mixed reaction to the ‘[really big news](https://twitter.com/jackiancorey/status/1338952118103908352)‘ on social media.**

Gold, who has been at the centre of fan protests as part of the GSB ownership, has now attracted even more attention with his update that Hammers will benefit from more reliable mobile usage upon their return to the London Stadium.

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The English capital has been moved back into Tier 3, with newly imposed coronavirus restrictions meaning the West Ham fan return has been put on hold.

Club owner Gold, writing on social media, confirmed that supporters will have have access to a 5G mobile network upon their return – with supporters having mixed responses.

As most Hammers flock to sarcastically react to his announcement, it’s safe to say there were no shortage of them – find all of their verdicts from Twitter down below.

### West Ham fans react to Gold announcement

> Fantastic news Dave, everyone will be able to communicate no problems in the future when they come protest underneath you again in the directors seats
>
> — Thomas Down (@tomdown1984) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/tomdown1984/status/1338837427599912961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Great news, West Ham continue to stay ahead of the curve. Thankyou GSB👍
>
> — Stephen Thompson (@mosesmakasii) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/mosesmakasii/status/1338836604534861830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> WOW… After demolishing our home and losing our identity as a football club.. We now have 5G at an athletics stadium..What every West ham fan wanted for Christmas[#GSBOUT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSBOUT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Paul (@Hammer1966) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/Hammer1966/status/1338888124680855552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I always had issues sending text messages at Upton Park DG and I’m sure I’m not the only one. You truly are the saviour of West Ham and this is the next level we were all hoping for.
>
> — LasVegasWestHam (@WestHaminVegas) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/WestHaminVegas/status/1338860687678828545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Not our home and we also don’t have any fans allowed in at the moment. But other than that, it’s really big news.
>
> — Roy Beadle (@jackiancorey) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/jackiancorey/status/1338952118103908352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Thank you David another step towards the next level as promised 🙄
>
> — John Roberts #GSBOUT (@JohnRob26145882) [December 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/JohnRob26145882/status/1338947389131022343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***In other news: West Ham fans flocked to this message from a ‘hero’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-united-frederic-piquionne-sends-three-word-message-as-irons-swoon/)***