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Premier League chairman confirms he will step down following Newcastle takeover
Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman has announced that he will leave the post in January, and insisted that it has been his own decision to leave.The move comes after Hoffman faced a backlash from clubs for the handling of the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.Despite taking over in the role just 18 months ago, the approval of the new owners at St James' Park led to much speculation over the future of the chair this week.Hoffman and the Premier League have now confirmed their plans going forward, and the date in which he will leave the role next year.Hoffman said: "It has been a privilege to lead the Premier League through the last two seasons - when the spirit of English football has been more important than ever."Now, I have decided the
