Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

As it happenedended

West Ham vs Manchester United live: Reid puts Hammers in front after match delayed because of United bus attack

The United bus was attacked by objects as it arrived at the ground causing 45 minute delay

James Mariner
Tuesday 10 May 2016 15:38 BST
Comments
Diafra Sakho celebrates his goal with Mark Noble
Diafra Sakho celebrates his goal with Mark Noble (Getty)

Your support helps us to tell the story

This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.

The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.

Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.

West Ham face Manchester United tonight in their final ever game at the Boleyn Ground, ending 112 years at their iconic home before they move to the Olympic Stadium this summer.

But the game has massive consequences for the visitors too - should United win this one, and their last match of the season against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, they will be guaranteed Champions League qualification.

  • Kick-off time was delayed until 8.30pm
  • United's coach was attacked on it's arrival - MORE HERE
  • United are fifth in the league, West Ham seventh
  • Follow the latest below:

David Gold has warned that West Ham's Upton Park farewell could be scrapped if fans invade the pitch.

The Hammers have arranged a lavish closing ceremony to mark their final game at the Boleyn Ground, against Manchester United on Tuesday night, before their move to the Olympic Stadium next season.

Around 450 former players have been invited to the match, although the club have kept their precise plans for the occasion under wraps.

And joint-chairman Gold is urging supporters not to ruin their big night by running onto the pitch after the final whistle.

"It's very important. You want this all to go smoothly," he said. "It can only get delayed, or dare I say it possibly even cancelled, if there's a pitch invasion.

"I urge fans to keep an eye, particularly on the youngsters, to make sure they don't invade the pitch.

"This is a momentous moment in the history of the football club. It's important to the football club that we say farewell.

"We're going to have arguably the whole football world watching this event, so don't spoil it chaps. It's so important."

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in