DAVID SULLIVAN has resigned from his role as joint-chair of West Ham.
The 77-year-old quit ahead of “the impending publication of serious historic allegations” – and vowed to sue the BBC.
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Sullivan’s departure comes after more than 16 years on West Ham‘s board and amid fan protests directed at him.
A Hammers club statement read: “West Ham United can confirm that Joint-Chair David Sullivan has stepped down from his position with immediate effect.
“Mr Sullivan has also resigned as a director of both WH Holding Limited and West Ham United Football Club, having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations.
“It is understood none of the allegations relate to West Ham United or any of its operations.
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“Through his own legal representatives Mr Sullivan denies any illegal conduct and has taken the decision to step down in order to avoid disruption to the Club while he addresses the matter privately.
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