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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andy Sims

David Sullivan to be subject of Panorama documentary, BBC confirms

  • David Sullivan has resigned as chairman and director of West Ham United FC with immediate effect.
  • Sullivan stated he is stepping down to address "false allegations" about his private life, clarifying that these do not relate to West Ham United or its operations.
  • A BBC spokesperson said in a statement that “ BBC Panorama and The Times newspaper have been working together on a joint investigation into the behaviour of David Sullivan”, which is due to be broadcast and published on Monday.
  • Karim Virani, interim chief executive officer, will continue to lead the club's day-to-day operations.
  • Sullivan's tenure included the unpopular move from Upton Park to the former Olympic Stadium in 2016, and he is the last of the original trio (Sullivan, Gold, Brady) to leave their roles.

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David Sullivan steps down as West Ham joint-chair over ‘serious historic allegations’

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