West Ham United's largest shareholder David Sullivan has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by multiple women, prompting an urgent review by England's Independent Football Regulator. Sullivan, who owns 38.8 per cent of the club, has denied all allegations, calling them 'factually incorrect and entirely false'. The 77-year-old billionaire resigned from his position as vice chair and director of West Ham over the weekend, before the historic claims, dating back to the 1980s, were published. Seven different women came forward to allege Sullivan abused his power at a time when he was owner of the adult-themed Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers, as well as preying on them for sex. West Ham have attempted to keep the allegations against Sullivan at arm's length, but the affair has raised concerns over his suitability to remain as an owner of the club. It has emerged that Sullivan has been suspended from the club's women's and academy fixtures since 2023, due to safeguarding concerns. Sullivan says the suspension was 'a meaningless restriction' given his lack of contact with those teams, which he accepted for 'a quiet life', and that it was mutually agreed with the Football Association while it looked into one specific complaint from 1981, which he denies. Pressures are mounting on Sullivan to sell his stake in the club, with Labour MP Uma Kumaran calling for him to do so, and principal commercial partner Boyle Sports expressing 'extreme concern' over the allegations. West Ham's Fan Advisory Board co-chair Andy Payne has also stated that 'the issue of Sullivan's shares should be a matter of urgency' and that he needs to sell up as soon as possible. The potentially key figure in the future of West Ham United is Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, who bought a significant stake in the club in 2021. As the situation continues to unfold, West Ham United's fans and stakeholders are left wondering what the future holds for the club. The club's women's team has been performing well, but the allegations against Sullivan have cast a shadow over the club's reputation. The Football Association has launched an investigation into the allegations, and the outcome is likely to have a significant impact on the club's future. With the new season approaching, West Ham United's players and staff are preparing for a challenging campaign, but the uncertainty surrounding Sullivan's future is a major distraction. The club's owners, including Sullivan and David Gold's family, will need to make a decision about the future of the club, and it remains to be seen what that will be. As the days go by, the pressure on Sullivan to sell his stake in the club is likely to increase, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.