David Sullivan set to attend West Ham tie against advice
Former West Ham co-chair David Sullivan is expected to attend a match despite advice to stay away due to fan unrest and serious allegations of predatory behavior. The club faces significant off-pitch uncertainty following these reports.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the intersection of corporate governance, safeguarding in sports, and the impact of public allegations on club stability.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, David Sullivan bought West Ham with long-time business partner David Gold in January 2010
Chief football news reporter Published 1 hour ago West Ham are expecting David Sullivan to attend Saturday's Carabao Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite him being advised to stay away from home matches at London Stadium.
Sullivan, 77, resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times revealed that seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.
He has categorically denied the allegations.
On Monday, a spokesperson for London Stadium told BBC News it had "recommended" to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.
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