Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Sullivan defiantly attends West Ham opener amid misconduct allegations
Despite advice to stay away, the 77-year-old co-owner took his seat at the London Stadium.

Who
David Sullivan
What
Attended West Ham's Carabao Cup match vs Portsmouth
When
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Where
London Stadium
What happened. David Sullivan attended West Ham's first game of the season despite being advised to stay away after accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
- Fan advisory board warned his presence would cause 'offence and upset'.
- He believes he is being 'bullied' by 'keyboard warriors'.
- Concerned about team's Championship season and lack of transfers.
“factually incorrect and entirely false”
— David Sullivan
Sullivan resigned as co-chair in June; investigation by BBC Panorama and Times alleged predatory behaviour.
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