First, the end of an era, the next follows overwhelming amounts of news for Hammers fans - to see such celebrations surround a fanbase ultimately summarises Sullivan’s 16-year tenure at the club, a gloomy bit of nothing but misery and greed optimised the past, and whilst the first step has been taken, the second isn’t too far from surfacing.
Whilst David Sullivan officially announced his departure from West Ham, he is an owner, stepping down was the furthest impact that could’ve been made, bar him actually selling his shares, of which many speculated would then be run by Dave and Jack, both his sons… however, in our dire moments, news has come to fruition that the pair will NOT join the West Ham board as they would like to focus on their own businesses.
Freedom at last! Something the Hammers fans have hoped for and bellowed out at the London Stadium for over a decade.
Subsequently, given that neither of Sullivan’s sons is truly interested in West Ham, his stake in West Ham United, 38.8%, is up for sale, and the Czech Sphinx, Daniel Kretinsky, is in motion to take over and officially hold a majority stake in the club.
Despite tending to operate on the low, Daniel Kretinsky has briefly spoken out in response to West Ham
“It doesn't matter if we're in first or the second tier. That's not a reason to abandon the club. A reason for that would be if we could not agree on a strategy with other shareholders, but not a relegation.
"Now that we're down, I will try to find any possible way I can (to) contribute to West Ham's return to the Premier League. I see it as a duty getting us promoted”
Currently, West Ham United tick all of the boxes of Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech Sphinx has inherited his name due to buying businesses and entering industries at ‘unpopular times’, moments of which many are panic selling his is buying. The crisis that West Ham is in, as well as the recent news about David Sullivan, will likely have lowered his prices, providing an opportunity to buy.
It would be a shock not to see Daniel Kretinsky hold a majority share by the end of this summer.
On another note, many Hammers fans might want to keep a keen eye on the Beeb tonight, where at 20:00, a Panorama is officially being released about David Sullivan. This Panorama was set to be released a few weeks ago but it was pushed back, however, all is now confirmed to broadcast.
Comments
Sullivan Son's
No surprise that they will avoid high profile like being Board members. Brand Sullivan is in the dirt!
Thought the Panorama programme was a bit of a damp squid to be honest. I think its to encourage other victims to come forward?
Sullivan
I thought the panorama programme didn't highlight much more than we already new about him somehow i don't think it will go much further unless more victims come forward to the police.If the football league get involved about his ownership then he might have to sell his shares anyway could be a long drawn out affair.
Panorama
Was that it? Is that all? Sullivan resigned because a couple of strippers went into his bedroom?
Might be just me but it buggers my belief that girls go into a guys bedroom and think nothing is going to happen.
Exactly DH Do they think they
Exactly DH Do they think they're going to get their World Cup Sticker collection out?
As has been said. Lets hope other victims come forward. I think the real damage was done in the title. Predator. As the first story was believable, but the second one, who knows?
No going back for him now. The Sullivan name is ruined. You wont see his dildo arse for dust in my opinion. He'll sell pronto, I think!
Bit Disappointed
I think BBC could get their fingers burnt on this one and if the police have said that there is not enough evidence and two of bbc cases were anomous and were shown using actors its going to cost BBC a lot of money with the very clever barristers he will have whats needed is a lot more evidence even 2 of the cases where the Sunday sport girls and the 16 year olds still worked for the paper and were probably well paid so unfortunately once again Gold is going to make money on a sleazy subject. One thing that i didn't know was Sullivan Had been in prison I didn't think that Sullivan was allowed to be an owner stiill his get out would be he is not the owner but he was the main shareholder I was hoping he would end up in prison but after last nights program I cant see that happening but one good thing the Name of Sullivan will be Deleted from our beloved Football Club and we can enter a new era
Really,what did these women
Really,what did these women think was going to happen when they went to see him for a job in porn,not just him,but anyone who trades in that business,they didnt go there to be interviewed for the post of librarian,and then to be asked,whats your favourite hobbies!!!!!!! One of them took their mother,must be fecking simple.
Nothing new!
Like the rest of you I thought the Panorama expose' was not very revealing however as it was delayed was it due to it having to be "watered down" due to a lack of hard evidence! (No pun intended) ! The Essex Police stated they could not proceed due to insufficient evidence, any decent brief would get any claims that were aired bombed out of court.
Was it a case of Sully chanced his arm or was he really as sleazy as the "victims" stated? The we have all the victims using sleazy as a description no real variation on the theme such as "he made me feel uncomfortable" or " I was a nervous wreck" etc ! as Essex stated what did these women think was the reason he invited them upstairs? For me the most damning I have seen is that DS was barred from any contact with the womens team and female staff now that does set the alarm bells ringing and who was it that installed the ban? More questions than answers and I am sure more will come out but I am curious as to what move DS will make now?