- Gary Hoffman has become the focus of clubs’ anger over the deal
- An unofficial vote of confidence went against him last week
The chairman of the Premier League, Gary Hoffman, is to announce his resignation from the role following the controversy over the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United.
Hoffman, who has been in the job for only 18 months, was the subject of an unofficial vote of confidence by Premier League chairmen last week, with over half calling for his removal. He is set to leave this week with final details being arranged between himself and the league.
Written by Paul MacInnes and David Hytner
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/16/premier-league-chairman-to-resign-after-newcastle-takeover-controversy under the title “Premier League chairman to resign after Newcastle takeover controversy”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
