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West Ham fans find ex-Prem winger's sports bar - and 'forgive him for relegating them'

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West Ham fans have been forced to forgive one ex-player who helped send them down from the Premier League 20 years ago as they flood Silkeborg ahead of their Europa Conference tie on Thursday.The Hammers were greeted by a smiley Henrik Pedersen who happens to own and run a sports bar in his native Denmark called Sportspubben Målet after he hung up his boots.

The former Bolton Wanderers forward became a fan favourite during his time at the Reebok Stadium and helped the Whites stay up in the 2002/03 season, which saw West Ham relegated at their expense.READ MORE: Liverpool 'already considering scrapping Arthur Melo's loan' to replace him in JanuaryFans travelling to the Scandinavian country for their match were more than shocked as Pedersen, now 47 years old, served them ice-cold pints of lager in his sports bar.

The Official West Ham United Supporters Club took to Twitter to share their glee. They said: "Ex @SilkeborgIF and Bolton player Henrik Pedersen keeping us @westham fans hydrated in his bar!

We’ve forgiven him for relegating us all those years ago!"What's the weirdest place you've met an ex-player? Let us know in the comments sectionEven Silkeborg got involved in the fun, with the side replying: "LEGEND!"West Ham are set to take on Silkeborg in their second group match of the competition tonight after they demolished FCSB 3-1 at home last week.

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