David Sullivan: Former West Ham chairman going through additional scrutiny following investigation by BBC and The Instances

Billionaire businessman David Sullivan, who stepped down as chairman of West Ham on Saturday over allegations of improper conduct, is going through additional scrutiny following a joint investigation by the BBC and The Instances.

Various accusations have been made in opposition to him, all from ladies who had been fashions in search of work on the Every day and Sunday Sport newspapers.

Sullivan, who made his fortune from the pornography business, denies the claims and says: “The false allegations levelled in opposition to me have been sensationalised by the media. After a lifetime spent constructing companies within the grownup business by which I’ve met hundreds of ladies, it’s sadly inevitable {that a} small variety of improper conduct claims are being made in opposition to me. I categorically deny these claims.”

A spokesperson for the Unbiased Soccer Regulator stated: “These are extraordinarily severe allegations.

“We’re in touch with West Ham on this matter and can use our statutory powers to hunt pressing info from David Sullivan regarding his suitability below our Homeowners, Administrators and Senior Executives regime.

“We’re unable to remark additional at this stage.”

The 77-year-old had been on the board at West Ham for over 16 years earlier than stepping down.

West Ham had been relegated from the Premier League final month.