David Sullivan loosens grip on West Ham as he seeks to buy new home 200 miles away
David Sullivan has not been a particularly popular figure with West Ham fans this season.
The Irons’ majority shareholder faced protests from West Ham supporters earlier in the campaign amid a dreadful start to the campaign, which ultimately led to the Hammers sacking Graham Potter.
Indeed, Sullivan had been backed to sell West Ham in some quarters, even though it has been suggested Sullivan is unmoved by the disquiet he has faced from Hammers supporters.
Nuno Espirito Santo has managed to start turning the tide on the pitch since he replaced Potter, with West Ham winning two and drawing one of their previous three Premier League fixtures.
But a report from Alan Nixon on Sunday has hinted that perhaps Sullivan could now loosen his grip on West Ham.
David Sullivan searches for new property
According to the prominent journalist, Sullivan is searching for a new property in Cheshire, around 200 miles from West Ham’s London Stadium, and is looking to set up a base there.
Nixon reported that Sullivan’s new partner is from the area and that the 76-year-old is looking for a home there, as well as retaining his luxurious mansion in the south.
The report adds that one of the properties Sullivan is looking at currently belongs to Manchester City and England centre-back John Stones.
Nixon also suggested that Sullivan’s plans may spark rumours that he is looking to spend less time around the club.
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Changes could be afoot at West Ham
Of course, it is entirely possible that this news could be a simple case of two plus two equalling five, and that there is little to connect the dots.
By the same token, it does beg the question as to whether Sullivan will be open to relinquishing his grip on the boardroom at the London Stadium if he is going to be spending more time away from London.
- Sullivan first acquired a stake in West Ham alongside David Gold in January 2010
- In 2021, Daniel Kretinsky purchased a 27 per cent stake in the Hammers
- That made Kretinsky the second-biggest shareholder in the club behind Sullivan
Supporters have been unhappy with the direction the club has taken and have certainly been making their voices heard in recent months.
It remains to be seen if this latest report will have any impact upon the future of the boardroom at the Irons but it certainly begs the question of whether changes could be afoot.
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