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Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

June 9, 2026 at 09:39 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I saw it as a meaningless restriction, as it didn't impact on my work in any way, therefore I accepted it for a quiet life."

— David Sullivan , Executive

"It is inaccurate to describe this agreement as a 'disciplinary 'ban'."

— David Sullivan , Executive

"If it is the case that an investigation concluded that there were sufficiently serious allegations to warrant a ban on contact with the youth and women's teams, then the FA must explain this decision and why no further action was taken."

— Lisa Nandy , Politician

"I was horrified but sadly not surprised when I first heard of the allegations against David Sullivan."

— Alex Davies-Jones , Politician

"West Ham United cuenta con medidas de salvaguardia claras y sólidas que se evalúan y auditan de forma independiente cada año."

— David Sullivan , Executive

"I had become aware of factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life."

— David Sullivan , Executive

"I categorically deny all of these complaints."

— David Sullivan , Executive

"After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims."

— David Sullivan , Executive

All Coverage

Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
BBC Newsvia rss 4 quotes 3 persons

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

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Knees up Mother Brownvia ai

David Sullivan, co-chairman of West Ham United, was banned from contact with the club's women's and youth teams in 2023 following a safeguarding investigation by the Football Association.

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El regulador del fútbol contacta al West Ham por graves acusaciones contra el copresidente
Infobaevia ai

El Regulador Independiente del Fútbol Inglés se ha puesto en contacto con West Ham United en relación con acusaciones extremadamente graves de conducta inapropiada por parte del copresidente David Sullivan.

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Punchvia ai

David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct as the Independent Football Regulator confirms it is seeking information regarding his suitability under its owners, directors, and senior executives regime.

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West Ham FC co-chairman quits after historic allegations
Gulf Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

David Sullivan, co-chairman of West Ham United, has stepped down following allegations of sexual misconduct by seven women, according to investigations by the BBC and The Times.

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Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
The Guardianvia ai 1 quote 1 person

The football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell his stake in West Ham United after being accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against women over several decades.

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Reports detail women's claims of sexual coercion against West Ham co-owner
FOX Sportsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, of preying on them for sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, of using his power to try to coerce them into sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London.

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Acusaciones históricas y una investigación de la FA revelan que David Sullivan tiene prohibido asistir a los partidos femeninos y de la academia del West Ham United a partir de 2023
UCV Radiovia ai 1 quote 1 person

David Sullivan, propietario de West Ham United, fue investigado por la FA tras recibir acusaciones históricas en su contra, resultando en la prohibición de asistir a los partidos femeninos y de la academia desde 2023.

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