David Sullivan
David Sullivan is a co-owner of West Ham United and has faced allegations of misconduct.
Notable Quotes
"I saw it as a meaningless restriction, as it didn't impact on my work in any way, therefore I accepted it for a quiet life."View Story →
"It is inaccurate to describe this agreement as a 'disciplinary 'ban'."View Story →
"West Ham United cuenta con medidas de salvaguardia claras y sólidas que se evalúan y auditan de forma independiente cada año."View Story →
"I had become aware of factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life."View Story →
"I categorically deny all of these complaints."View Story →
"After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims."View Story →
"I categorically deny all of these complaints."View Story →
"Sullivan has firmly rejected all accusations, describing them as false and the result of what he called an unfair investigation process."View Story →
"Sullivan stepped down from his position as joint chairman of the club in June following a joint investigation."View Story →
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August 4, 2026West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
August 3, 2026Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years
He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.
August 3, 2026Staveley in talks to buy 25% stake in West Ham
A consortium led by former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley holds talks about purchasing a 25% stake in Championship club West Ham.
July 30, 2026Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
June 9, 2026Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan
The presenter worked as editor-in-chief at Sullivan's Sport newspapers before joining the BBC.
June 9, 2026