Ed Woodward has 47 days left in his position as Manchester United's executive vice-chairman. It was announced in April that Woodward would leave United at the end of the calendar year - his exit was brought forward amid the backlash from the collapsed European Super League proposal - and that means that his 16-year career at the club is about to end.
While there has been noise that Woodward could remain linked to United in an advisory capacity in the new year, he'll no longer be the commander in chief at United.
He'll no longer be the face of the Glazers' regime. He'll no longer antagonise fans with decisions. Woodward will leave after the festive period and that's the best Christmas present that some supporters could receive, however,
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