West Ham United co-chair David Sullivan resigns from his roles as joint chairman and director, with the club confirming the move comes after he is made aware of the impending publication of “serious historic allegations.” Sullivan steps down with immediate effect and denies the claims, which include allegations concerning his private life. Multiple outlets report that Sullivan says the allegations are false and “entirely incorrect” and that they are decades old. The resignation follows a period of uncertainty for the club, which is described in coverage as being under strain. Some reports characterise the allegations as historic and serious, while others focus on Sullivan’s response, including his assertion that they will be broadcast. Separate reporting also notes that the UK government has expressed concern about abuse-related allegations connected to West Ham co-owner Sullivan, though the core shared development across outlets is his resignation as joint-chair. The club does not indicate what the allegations are in detail in the summaries provided, but it states it acted after Sullivan was informed of their upcoming publication. Sullivan’s departure ends his long involvement in the role, which several outlets note spans many years.