West Ham's David Sullivan Resigns, Plans Legal Action Against BBC

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - David Sullivan, West Ham joint-chair

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham joint-chair with immediate effect.

Reddit Sports - Sullivan plans to sue the BBC over allegations he describes as "false."

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Sullivan claims the allegations against him are "factually incorrect and entirely false" and relate to his personal life.

HOW:

Reddit Sports - Sullivan intends to take legal action against the BBC regarding the allegations that are set to be broadcast.

(UPDATED June 6, 2026 13:20 UTC)

David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham joint-chair with immediate effect, according to Daily Mail Sports. He plans to sue the BBC over allegations he describes as "factually incorrect and entirely false," which relate to his personal life. Sullivan intends to take legal action against the BBC regarding these allegations that are set to be broadcast.