Sullivan rumours wide of the mark

  • by Staff Writer
  • Wednesday, 8th January 2020

Reports that the youngest son of co-chairman David Sullivan is set to replace Mario Husillos as West Ham's Director of Football have been dismissed.

Husillos was one of the casualties following the dismissal of former manager Manuel Pellegrini, when the Chilean was fired at the end of last month.

Since then, it has been rumoured that Jack Sullivan - who has been cutting his teeth overseeing the West Ham's Women's operation for nearly two years - was set to succeed the Argentinian.


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Laike father, like son: Chairman David (right) with Jack (left)


Those rumours were lent weight when it was revealed Sullivan Jnr had been closely involved with the deal to bring Benfica midfielder Gelson Fernandes to West Ham - a transfer that remains in the balance.

However a source at West Ham has revealed that the younger Sullivan is not being considered for the role, yet, due to his youth and current inexperience.

19-year-old Jack has been working alongside David Sullivan's preferred agent, Will Salthouse of Unique Sports Management, as he seeks to gain experience in agency business.

That partnership led him to become involved in the Fernandes deal.

David Moyes revealed last week that West Ham are unlikely to make a decision on Husillos' replacement until the end of the current campaign.

"My understanding is we are not close just now [to hiring a replacement]," Moyes said last Friday. "It might be something we will look to do it more at the end of the season."

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