West Ham farewell ceremony for Boleyn Ground at Upton Park mercilessly mocked on Twitter

The Hammers' win over Manchester United was followed by a laser show and some former players arriving in black cabs

A view of the farewell ceremony at the Boleyn Ground as former player arrive by black cab on the pitch (Getty)

Last night's ceremony to mark West Ham's departure from the Boleyn Ground has been mercilessly mocked on Twitter.

While it was an emotional evening for fans of the East London club as their 112-year association with Upton Park came to end as they move to the Olympic Stadium, for rival supporters it was an opportunity to poke fun at the Hammers.

Following their 3-2 win over Manchester United, West Ham supporters inside the stadium and watching on TV were treated to fireworks and a laser show as Twist and Shout was played over the loudspeakers. West Ham fan and Tipping Point presenter Ben Shephard conducted proceedings from the centre of the park while Bianca Westwood was up in the stands with 'club legends' Carlton Cole, Anton Ferdinand and Marlon Harewood among others.

Amid montages on the big screen inside the stadium, other former players were delivered to the pitch in the back of black cabs and notable fans in the stands were applauded. Paolo Di Canio, wearing a claret and blue suit, was given perhaps the best reception of the lot.

The current squad then came out to mark the departure from the Boleyn.

A view of the farewell ceremony at the Boleyn Ground (Getty)

A view of the farewell ceremony at the Boleyn Ground as the current squad entered the pitch (Getty)

A view of the farewell ceremony at the Boleyn Ground as the current squad expressed their thanks to the fans (Getty)

A view of the farewell ceremony at the Boleyn Ground as former player Paolo Di Canio praises the fans (Getty)

As the 45 minute ceremony was conducted, many took to Twitter to mock what they were watching...

West Ham move to the Olympic Stadium this summer having taken up a 99-year lease at the venue for the 2012 London Games.