We know it matters deeply to West Ham fans. Just not everyone else.
The Boleyn Ground has been home to the Hammers for 112 years, so of course it’s a wrench to leave. Their penultimate game of the season against Manchester United on Tuesday is the final match to be played at the grand old stadium, and as such it’s a very emotional occasion.
That said, most other football fans couldn’t give a flying f*ck. It’s happening over there in East London, it’s mildly interesting but other than that, so what? The problem is that the media are partaking in the mother of schmaltzy mournfests over what is largely irrelevant to many fans.
https://twitter.com/RoDuSu/status/729991583504936961
As well as all the faux-sincere montages and grave sepia graphics, there’s also a hashtag that is being used to share memories and heartfelt sadness at the departure – #FarewellBoleyn. Except the viral tribute has been somewhat sabotaged by rival fans who are intent on taking the p*ss.
Here are some of the very heartless (and funny) responses to all the saccharine sentiments…
https://twitter.com/davidcowlishaw/status/729947556013330432
https://twitter.com/randallbell/status/730006436709867522
https://twitter.com/MikespaceOnline/status/730005049561235456
Not sure if anyone's heard it's the last game at the boleyn ground tonight wish the media would have put it out there a bit #FarewellBoleyn
— Dave (Kawika) (@dhawthorne1994) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/knowledgegooner/status/730011831352315904
https://twitter.com/callumread/status/730011784845897728
CONFIRMED: West Ham will play their last game at Upton Park today. pic.twitter.com/mxtKzfAOyc
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/amystxrdis/status/730004466708189185
https://twitter.com/Czaroline/status/729984550630232064
https://twitter.com/alrightlandlord/status/730013149374644224
Starting to get worried that Sky haven't mentioned that it's the last ever game at Upton Park today. #FarewellBoleyn
— Coral (@Coral) May 10, 2016
It's a shit stadium that's used by a shit club. This is getting boring #WHU #FarewellBoleyn
— kosta veziri (@KVeziri) May 10, 2016
