Russian Revolution Tempts Kenyon Away From United


Blue's Chief

By David Hobbs / Chris O'Brien
September 9 2003

Chief Executive Peter Kenyon, a life-long supporter of Manchester United, has resigned from his post of CEO at the club after being offered a big-money contract by Chelsea's new ambitious owner Roman Abramovich. Match Report

Russian Revolution Tempts Kenyon Away From Home Club

Chief Executive Peter Kenyon, a life-long supporter of Manchester United, has resigned from his post at the club after being offered a big money contract by Chelsea's new ambitious owner Roman Abramovich.

Reports claim Kenyon told Manchester United that he would resign on Monday morning, and join the London outfit, who have already spent well over £100million on transfers, as they look to buy their way to Premiership glory.

The 49 year old joined United in 1997 as deputy CEO and was promoted to his current role in 2000. He has played a major part in several deals which have had a major affect on the club, including Nike’s contract as kit manufacturer, and Vodafone becoming only United’s second kit-sponsor in history.

Manchester United have appointed their managing director David Gill as the new chief executive with immediate effect.

Gill, 46, admitted to MUtv that Kenyon's move to Chelsea had come as a major shock.

"It was a bolt out of the blue but we have to move on.”

"I've worked with Sir Alex for six-and-a-half years on all the big deals and I believe that I can develop the same close relationship with him that Peter had." Gill added.

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