Ed Woodward resigns as Man Utd executive vice-chairman with European Super League facing collapse Ed Woodward has resigned as Manchester United executive vice-chairman, with the proposed European Super League seemingly on the brink of collapse. The 49-year-old took the post at Old Trafford in 2013 and played a key role in the now stuttering Super League. It is understood he will continue in his role with United until the end of 2021. The closure of the New York Stock Exchange is expected to bring confirmation of the executive vice-chairman’s departure within the hour. Woodward’s exit is understood to be amicable with the owners and reportedly unrelated to the Super League. Former Premier League manager Graeme Souness expects more resignations to follow that of Woodward. Referring to the presence of the six clubs’ representatives at league meetings, Souness told Sky Sports: “For six months, nine months, they’ve been playing the game, knowing that next season won’t apply to them. It’s outrageous. “How do they correct that situation? How can they ever go to one of those meetings again and sit there and be taken seriously? Ed Woodward’s just the beginning.” More to follow… The post Ed Woodward resigns as Man Utd executive vice-chairman with European Super League facing collapse appeared first on TEAMtalk.

Ed Woodward has resigned as Manchester United executive vice-chairman, with the proposed European Super League seemingly on the brink of collapse.

The 49-year-old took the post at Old Trafford in 2013 and played a key role in the now stuttering Super League. It is understood he will continue in his role with United until the end of 2021.

The closure of the New York Stock Exchange is expected to bring confirmation of the executive vice-chairman’s departure within the hour.

Woodward’s exit is understood to be amicable with the owners and reportedly unrelated to the Super League.

Former Premier League manager Graeme Souness expects more resignations to follow that of Woodward.

Referring to the presence of the six clubs’ representatives at league meetings, Souness told Sky Sports: “For six months, nine months, they’ve been playing the game, knowing that next season won’t apply to them. It’s outrageous.

“How do they correct that situation? How can they ever go to one of those meetings again and sit there and be taken seriously? Ed Woodward’s just the beginning.”

More to follow…

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