Portsmouth chairman Mandaric resigns

Milan Mandaric has announced his resignation as chairman Premiership club Portsmouth.

The Serb-American has been non-executive chairman since completing the recent sale of the club to Alexandre Gaydamak, but will step down following Monday’s Premiership match with Bolton.

He told the club’s website, pompeyfc.co.uk: “My last match as chairman will be against Bolton and, though it will be a very emotional occasion for me, I will leave immensely satisfied and happy about what I have achieved and whose hands I leave this club in.”