Sullivan 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.
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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."
— David Sullivan , Executive
"It is inaccurate to describe this agreement as a 'disciplinary 'ban'."
— David Sullivan , Executive
"If it is the case that an investigation concluded that there were sufficiently serious allegations to warrant a ban on contact with the youth and women's teams, then the FA must explain this decision and why no further action was taken."
— Lisa Nandy , Politician
"I was horrified but sadly not surprised when I first heard of the allegations against David Sullivan."
— Alex Davies-Jones , Politician
"West Ham United cuenta con medidas de salvaguardia claras y sólidas que se evalúan y auditan de forma independiente cada año."
— David Sullivan , Executive
"I had become aware of factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life."
— David Sullivan , Executive
"I categorically deny all of these complaints."
— David Sullivan , Executive
"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."
— David Sullivan , Executive
Key People
Alex Davies-Jones is a UK lawmaker.
David Sullivan is a co-owner of West Ham United and has faced allegations of misconduct.
UK culture secretary who urged the IPC to reconsider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
David Sullivan, co-chairman of West Ham United, was banned from contact with the club's women's and youth teams in 2023 following a safeguarding investigation by the Football Association.
El Regulador Independiente del Fútbol Inglés se ha puesto en contacto con West Ham United en relación con acusaciones extremadamente graves de conducta inapropiada por parte del copresidente David Sullivan.
David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct as the Independent Football Regulator confirms it is seeking information regarding his suitability under its owners, directors, and senior executives regime.
David Sullivan, co-chairman of West Ham United, has stepped down following allegations of sexual misconduct by seven women, according to investigations by the BBC and The Times.
The football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell his stake in West Ham United after being accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against women over several decades.
Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, of preying on them for sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London.
Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, of using his power to try to coerce them into sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London.
David Sullivan, propietario de West Ham United, fue investigado por la FA tras recibir acusaciones históricas en su contra, resultando en la prohibición de asistir a los partidos femeninos y de la academia desde 2023.
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