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West Ham appoint owner David Sullivan's son Jack as managing director of women's team... and ex-England physio Gary Lewin also joins

West Ham United have appointed the son of their co-owner as managing director of their women's team.

Jack Sullivan will take on the role as the ladies' club looks to take strides towards the Women's Super League.

Until recently, he has been best known for breaking Hammers transfer news via his Twitter account but he will now be responsible for growing the women's team, who finished ninth in the Women's Premier League Southern Division this season.

Jack Sullivan (right) has been named managing director of West Ham's women's team
Jack Sullivan (right) has been named managing director of West Ham's women's team

Sullivan said: 'For me personally it's a huge project and something I can't wait to get started on.