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Jan 2022
The Premier League has appointed a Harrogate-based solicitor as its interim chair for the second time.
Peter McCormick OBE will step into the role on February 1 when the current chair Gary Hoffman steps down.
Premier League clubs unanimously approved his temporary appointment. The clubs will now look for a permanent replacement.
The new role comes for Mr McCormick shortly after he stepped down as the temporary chair of the Football Association. He was succeeded Debbie Hewitt MBE.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said:
A Leeds United fan, Mr McCormick is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment lawyers.
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