Gary Hoffman to resign as Premier League chair amid Newcastle takeover backlash

Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman is to step down at the end of January 2022 (Premier League handout/PA)

Gary Hoffman will step down as Premier League chair at the end of January.

The Premier League thanked Hoffman for his “committed service” in announcing the news, which comes after a backlash from clubs over the league’s handling of Newcastle’s takeover.