Ed Woodward resigns as Man United executive vice-chairman after Super League controversy

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has stepped down from the role as well as his UEFA role where he was on the Professional Football Strategy Council. Picture: Martin Rickett

Ed Woodward has resigned as Manchester United executive vice-chairman, the PA news agency understands.

The 49-year-old took the post at Old Trafford in 2013 and played a key role in the now stuttering Super League.