Sullivan expected to ignore safety advice and attend West Ham game
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
West Ham are set to allow their 77-year-old co-chair, David Sullivan, to attend the club's Carabao Cup first-round match against Portsmouth on Saturday, despite being advised not to due to safety concerns. The club is reportedly informing London Stadium of Sullivan's intended presence in advance. Sullivan, who resigned in June following allegations of sexual exploitation and predatory behavior, has been barred from contact with the club's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding issues.
The match will mark the first time West Ham has played since the allegations came to light. The club's safety measures may be heightened due to the potential unrest among fans.
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