West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away
The Guardian · 2026-08-08 · all
In an unseasonable black bomber jacket, with heavy duty company beside him, David Sullivan took his seat. Against the advice of the stadium’s operators, unbowed by serious allegations placed against his name and the weight of public opinion, West Ham’s major shareholder, the former co-chair, sat with arms crossed, always conspicuous by his presence.By beating Portsmouth in relative comfort, West Ham, the club where Sullivan’s name is no longer above the door, had secured a heartening Carabao Cup passage to the second round. There, they will be reunited with their former Premier League peers. The serious Championship business begins next...
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West Ham United progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a comfortable victory over Portsmouth. This cup success sets up a future fixture against former top-flight peers. Off the pitch, major shareholder David Sullivan attended the match despite being advised by stadium operators to remain absent. His presence occurred amid significant public scrutiny and serious allegations. Although Sullivan no longer holds his previous formal title, he observed the game in person as the team secured their advancement. Following this result, the Hammers turn their attention toward upcoming fixtures in the Championship, looking to translate this cup form into their league campaign.
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