West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
He has categorically denied the allegations.He stood down as joint chairman of the club shortly before the investigation was broadcast, saying he wanted to focus on fighting what he called "factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life". He remains the club's largest shareholder.The investigation also revealed that Sullivan has been banned from contact with West Ham's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding concerns. London Stadium were unaware of the restrictions until the BBC's report.Sullivan was banned after a historic allegation about his conduct was raised with the Football Association in 2023.
- ▪He has categorically denied the allegations.He stood down as joint chairman of the club shortly before the investigation was broadcast, saying he wanted to focus on fighting what he called "factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-ol
- ▪He remains the club's largest shareholder.The investigation also revealed that Sullivan has been banned from contact with West Ham's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding concerns.
- ▪London Stadium were unaware of the restrictions until the BBC's report.Sullivan was banned after a historic allegation about his conduct was raised with the Football Association in 2023.
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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matchesImage source, PAByBilly Kenber, Hannah Price and Sophie Smith, BBC PanoramaPublished28 minutes agoWest Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised to stay away from the club's home matches in the wake of a BBC Panorama and Times investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.A spokesperson for London Stadium, where West Ham play their home games, told BBC News it had "recommended" to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.London Stadium has asked for advance notice of any planned visits by the billionaire businessman in order to implement additional safety and operational measures.However, it is understood that the club expects Sullivan to defy the request not to…
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