Friday, November 07, 2008
Hammers invite Obama
West Ham have invited US President-elect Barack Obama to watch his 'favourite team' in action.
Obama, who this week became the first black man to be elected to the Presidency, visited Upton Park in 2003 while visiting his half-sister in London and has been claimed as a celebrity fan by the Hammers.
West Ham director Mike Lee said: "We are very proud of what Barack Obama has achieved and respect what he has done.
"We plan to send him a letter of congratulations and invite him to come to a game at Upton Park the next time he is in London."
Obama, who this week became the first black man to be elected to the Presidency, visited Upton Park in 2003 while visiting his half-sister in London and has been claimed as a celebrity fan by the Hammers.
West Ham director Mike Lee said: "We are very proud of what Barack Obama has achieved and respect what he has done.
"We plan to send him a letter of congratulations and invite him to come to a game at Upton Park the next time he is in London."
