Ed Woodward has resigned as Executive Vice-Chairman of Manchester United

Ed Woodward has resigned from his role as Manchester United executive vice-chairman.

According to Mirror UK, Ed Woodward resignation comes following backlash on the European Super League and its founding members.

Woodward was not given a role in the European Super League but he is believed to have played a key role in the build up to its announcement on Sunday.

Woodward has been associated with Manchester United since 2005, when he advised Malcolm Glazer on his takeover of the club.