West Ham chairman David Sullivan resigns amid allegations, vows to sue BBC

West Ham United chairman David Sullivan has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The 77-year-old chairman cited his awareness of "serious historic allegations" as the reason for his departure. Sullivan, who has been with the club for 16 years, vehemently denies the claims, describing them as "entirely false, decades-old allegations" pertaining to his personal life. These allegations are reportedly set to be broadcast in an upcoming BBC Panorama documentary that investigates his business dealings and potential misconduct.

Sullivan has announced his intention to sue the BBC over the upcoming documentary. His resignation comes as the allegations are brought to light, prompting a review of his tenure and business practices. The nature of the "serious historic allegations" has not been fully detailed, but they are described as concerning his personal life and business dealings.

In a related development, lawyers for Karren Brady stated that she remained at West Ham United after learning of restrictions placed on David Sullivan's access to club teams. Brady's legal team asserted that her continued presence was to ensure that safeguarding procedures were followed. They also cited Sullivan's denial of the allegations and the principle of the presumption of innocence.

Sullivan's resignation marks the end of a 16-year tenure at the club. The upcoming BBC Panorama documentary is expected to provide further details on the allegations investigated.