David Gill to step down as Man Utd chief

[Shola Sholaz]

David Gill will step down as Manchester United chief executive on 30 June, the Premier League club have confirmed.
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Gill, 55, joined United in February 1997 as finance director before becoming chief executive in 2003.
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He will remain a director of the club. Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward will take over as chief executive.
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United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Him stepping down is a big loss to me but the fact that he is staying on the board encourages me."
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David Gill factfile
Age: 55
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He joined the Manchester United board in February 1997.
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He became chief executive in September 2003. Gill is vice-chairman of the Football Association.
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He has been nominated as the FA's candidate in the upcoming Uefa Executive Committee elections in May 2013.
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He added: "If I could have found a way of persuading him to stay I would love to have done that. But he has made his decision and I respect him for it."
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Gill, a chartered accountant by profession, was named vice chairman of the Football Association in October last year and has been nominated as its candidate in the upcoming Uefa Executive Committee elections in May 2013.
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"It has been the greatest privilege to serve Manchester United," said Gill.
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I have worked alongside the finest manager in the history of the game and been part of what I consider to be the best club in the best sport in the world.
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"It has been a very hard decision because I love this club and, as the fans' banner says, it is 'more than a religion'.

[Folami David]

Man.united would have to accept that fact as soon as possible. The club is doing very well now