Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Sullivan defies advice, attends West Ham cup tie
Despite being told to stay away, former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan showed up at London Stadium.

Who
David Sullivan
What
Attended Carabao Cup match vs Portsmouth
When
First home game since allegations
Where
London Stadium
What happened. David Sullivan attended West Ham's Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite advice from London Stadium that he should stay away due to fan unrest concerns.
- Sullivan resigned as co-chair in June after allegations he denies.
- He remains largest shareholder with 38.8% stake.
- No problems reported inside stadium before or after kick-off.
Sullivan's presence could fuel fan unrest as allegations remain unresolved.
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