American Billionaire Albert 'Tripp' Smith Buys Stake in West Ham to Join Hammers' Board

​American Billionaire Albert 'Tripp' Smith has bought a 10% stake in London side West Ham, according to ​Sky Sports. The businessman has acquired the last remaining block of shares left by the Hammers former Icelandic owners. And he also replaces Daniel Svanstrom on the club's board. Smith has attended some of West Ham's games this season, and it is understood that he purchased the shares as an individual, not on behalf of his company, Blackstone. Founder of GSO Capital Partners, the...