Sullivan steps down at West Ham over historical allegations

David Sullivan has been a West Ham fan since his family moved to Essex when he was a child [Getty Images]West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director with immediate effect.The club said it had "been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".Sullivan has denied any "illegal conduct" and the Hammers say he is leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".Sullivan