Newcastle United Managing Director Resigns

19 June 2013, 08:43 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

Managing Director of Newcastle United, Derek Llambias, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.

In a statement from the club Derek said
"I have had an incredible journey during my five years at the club, including some challenging times.

I will reflect with great fondness on my time in the North East and, in me, Newcastle United have a lifelong supporter.

I want to thank the staff for their hard work, our fans for their support of the club, and wish them all well for the future."

His resignation comes just a day after Joe Kinnear was officially confirmed as the club's new Director of Football