West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations
Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".
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David Sullivan has stepped down as West Ham United's joint chairman and director, citing impending publication of serious historic allegations which he denies. The club stated he is leaving to avoid disruption while he addresses the matter privately, and that none of the allegations relate to West Ham. Sullivan's departure follows a season in which the club was relegated from the Premier League amid fan protests calling for his removal.