David Sullivan’s contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams restricted since 2023
Key takeaways
- David Sullivan said through lawyers on Wednesday that the ‘event in 1981’ resulting in the complaint had ‘never happened’.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDavid Sullivan has faced restrictions on his contact with West Ham’s women’s and youth teams since 2023 because of a safeguarding investigation.
- The Football Association began an inquiry three years ago after receiving a complaint, which the Guardian understands involves an allegation of sexual misconduct unrelated to football.
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David Sullivan said through lawyers on Wednesday that the ‘event in 1981’ resulting in the complaint had ‘never happened’. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters View image in fullscreen David Sullivan said through lawyers on Wednesday that the ‘event in 1981’ resulting in the complaint had ‘never happened’. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters David Sullivan David Sullivan’s contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams restricted since 2023‘Temporary agreement’ in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years ago
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDavid Sullivan has faced restrictions on his contact with West Ham’s women’s and youth teams since 2023 because of a safeguarding investigation.
The Football Association began an inquiry three years ago after receiving a complaint, which the Guardian understands involves an allegation of sexual misconduct unrelated to football.