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David Sullivan steps back from West Ham women's and youth teams amid complaints

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:54 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

David Sullivan steps back from West Ham women's and youth teams amid complaints

Summary

David Sullivan, the former joint chair of West Ham United, has agreed to refrain from one-on-one meetings with academy and women’s teams following a safeguarding complaint. This agreement with the Football Association comes as the FA investigates allegations of sexually exploitative behavior from 1981. Sullivan has denied the claims and characterized the restriction as a temporary agreement rather than a disciplinary ban. The FA is under scrutiny regarding its handling of the allegations, with calls for transparency from culture secretary Lisa Nandy. Sullivan resigned from his position last week amid these developments.

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By the Numbers

•Sullivan agreed to a temporary arrangement with the FA regarding contact restrictions.
•The FA opened a safeguarding investigation in 2023 following complaints about Sullivan's conduct.
•Seven women have reportedly made allegations regarding Sullivan's behavior from the 1980s and 1990s.
•Sullivan denies the allegations and claims the restrictions do not impact his work.
•Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is demanding answers from the FA concerning the investigation's findings.

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