West Ham co-owner David Gold has issued an apology to Peter Pannu over comments he made to a newspaper.
Former Blues chief 'regrets' recent outburst
Former Birmingham City co-owner David Gold has issued an apology to Peter Pannu over comments he made to a newspaper.
Gold, who now holds the same role at West Ham, admitted he regretted making comments about Blues' acting chairman in which he claimed he was denied the chance to remain chairman of the St Andrews club.
Pannu joined Birmingham's board as part of Carson Yeung's takeover when the club was bought from Gold and David Sullivan, who went on to buy Hammers.
Birmingham were so upset by the article they banned Gold from St Andrews for the recent match between Birmingham and West Ham which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Offence
Gold has now issued a statement through the West Ham's
official website which read: "David Gold would like to say he regrets the article that appeared in last Friday's
Daily Telegraph, the emotional language he used and any offence this might have caused Mr Peter Pannu."
Birmingham have received Gold's apology and have released a statement to put an end to the matter.
The club responded on their
official website: "The club welcomes this gesture, which is a correct step forward with regards to mending relationships.
"Acting chairman Pannu is not available for any comment at this stage."
