Key facts
- David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman.
- Sullivan denies the allegations prompting his departure.
- The resignation is effective immediately.
- Sullivan is 77 years old and has been chairman for 16 years.
David Sullivan, the chairman of West Ham United, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The 77-year-old is leaving his role after 16 years with the football club. Sullivan has denied the 'entirely false' and 'factually incorrect' allegations concerning his personal life that reportedly prompted his departure. While the specific nature of these historic allegations was not detailed, Sullivan's resignation marks a significant leadership change for the football club.