West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised by London Stadium officials to avoid home matches following a BBC investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Despite the recommendation and existing safeguarding restrictions, the club expects Sullivan to attend upcoming games.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between stadium safety management and club ownership rights amidst serious allegations of misconduct in professional sports.
Image source, PA By Billy Kenber , Hannah Price and Sophie Smith , BBC Panorama Published 23 minutes ago West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised to stay away from the club's home matches in the wake of a BBC Panorama and Times investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
A spokesperson for London Stadium, where West Ham play their home games, told BBC News it had "recommended" to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.
London Stadium has asked for advance notice of any planned visits by the billionaire businessman in order to implement additional safety and operational measures.
However, it is understood that the club expects Sullivan to defy the request not to attend home matches and has told London Stadium this.
An investigation into the behaviour of David Sullivan
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