London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban
London Stadium and West Ham's women's team were not informed of safeguarding restrictions placed on co-owner David Sullivan following allegations of predatory behavior. The Football Association and the club kept the restrictions limited to a small group, raising concerns about transparency and risk assessment.
Why it matters
This highlights significant gaps in safeguarding protocols and communication between sports governing bodies and the venues/teams they oversee.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Hannah Price , Billy Kenber and Sophie Smith Reuters David Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman of West Ham following a BBC Panorama and the Times investigation London Stadium - who own and operate the home of West Ham United - has raised concerns that they were not told about safeguarding restrictions relating to co-owner David Sullivan, the BBC has learned.
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