West Ham United Women's former vice-chair Karren Brady knew about co-owner David Sullivan's ban from contacting the women's team.

What happened?

Brady's lawyers said she stayed at West Ham because of the principle of a "presumption of innocence".

Why it matters for West Ham United Women

The club's leadership is under scrutiny after a BBC Panorama and Times newspaper investigation revealed allegations against Sullivan.

What comes next?

Brady stepped down as vice-chair in April, but her decision to stay at the club for three years has raised questions. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | July 2023 | Football Association contacts West Ham about Sullivan's ban | | April 2024 | Brady steps down as vice-chair | Baroness Brady, 57, worked for Sullivan for nearly four decades, including 16 years as vice-chair at West Ham. She was aware of the Football Association's concerns about Sullivan, but her lawyers said she was not involved in the decision to impose restrictions on his access to the club's women's and youth teams. Sullivan has denied all allegations against him. Brady's lawyers said she relied on the principle of presumption of innocence in continuing to work at the club. The investigation has raised questions about the club's leadership and its handling of safeguarding concerns.