David Sullivan: Fans want West Ham co-owner not to attend home matches after sexual misconduct allegations

The West Ham United Fan Advisory Board has formally requested that co-owner David Sullivan stop attending home matches due to ongoing sexual misconduct allegations. The board argues that his presence is a distraction and a potential security risk for the club.
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This reflects the growing influence of fan organizations in holding club leadership accountable for ethical conduct and reputation management.
The West Ham United Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has called on David Sullivan not to attend the club's home matches, warning his presence could become a "distraction" and a potential security concern. <p>In a statement, the FAB said it remained concerned that Sullivan attending matches at the London Stadium would cause "offence and upset" to some supporters and could provoke negative reactions from fans.</p><p>Sullivan resigned as a director and joint chairman of West Ham in June, before the publication of an investigation by <em>The Times</em> and BBC Panorama into sexual misconduct allegations. He has strongly denied all allegations of wrongdoing.</p><p>The group said it had raised concerns that Sullivan's presence would be unwelcome among many supporters and could require increased security measures at a time when both the club and stadium face financial pressures.
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