David Sullivan has resigned from his position as joint-chair of West Ham United and as a director of WH Holding Limited, following the revelation of serious historic allegations of improper conduct. Sullivan, who denies any wrongdoing, intends to sue the BBC for libel, labeling the allegations as 'defamatory' and 'false'. He stated that the claims are unrelated to West Ham or its operations and are based on decades-old accusations that have been sensationalized by the media. In his resignation statement, Sullivan emphasized his commitment to the club and its supporters, stating that he made the decision to step down to prevent any disruption while he addresses these allegations privately. He expressed gratitude to everyone associated with West Ham and affirmed his confidence in the interim CEO, Karim Virani, to lead the club forward. Sullivan's departure comes at a critical time for West Ham, and he aims to focus his efforts on legally challenging the accusations against him.