Kretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's West Ham bid
West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
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"I am delighted Jakub Havrlant has joined the West Ham ownership group as a shareholder, subject to the pre-emption process."
— Daniel Kretinsky , Executive
Key People
Amanda Staveley is a director at Newcastle United.
Daniel Kretinsky is a Czech billionaire and owner of Royal Mail.
David Sullivan is a co-owner of West Ham United and has faced allegations of misconduct.
Czech businessman who purchased a stake in West Ham.
Co-chair of West Ham and daughter of former co-owner David Gold.
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West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
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