Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid Sullivan, the former West Ham joint chair, has denied allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour. He agreed to a "temporary agreement" with the Football Association (FA) to avoid one-on-one meetings with West Ham's women and youth team players. This agreement followed an FA safeguarding investigation in 2023 concerning a historic complaint from 1981, which Sullivan denies ever occurred. Seven women also reported claims of predatory behaviour against Sullivan dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, which he "categorically denies." Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has demanded an urgent explanation from the FA and West Ham regarding their handling of these serious allegations. In fullDavid Sullivan agreed to stay away from West Ham women and youth teams after complaintThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
David Sullivan agreed to avoid West Ham women’s and youth teams amid allegations
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid Sullivan, the former West Ham joint chair, has denied allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour. He agreed to a "temporary agreement" with the Football Association (FA) to avoid one-on-one meetings with West Ham's women and youth team players. This agreement followed an FA safeguarding investigation in 2023 concerning a historic complaint from 1981, which Sullivan denies ever occurred. Seven women also reported claims of predatory behaviour against Sullivan dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, which he "categorically denies." Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has demanded an urgent explanation from the FA and West Ham regarding their handling of these serious allegations. In fullDavid Sullivan agreed to stay away from West Ham women and youth teams after complaintThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
