General · 6 June 2026

David Sullivan leaves West Ham role over claims

Club leadership changes as West Ham prepares for a board update while its interim chief executive keeps daily operations running. David Sullivan resigned with immediate effect on Saturday from his co-chair position and as a director after learning of allegations he says are false. The 77-year-old said he will sue the BBC and any outlet that repeats the claims, while the club said the matter is unrelated to its activities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 June 2026 at 15:58

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