David Allen has resigned as chairman and director of Sheffield Wednesday with immediate effect.
Allen resigns as chairman and director
David Allen has resigned as chairman and director of Sheffield Wednesday with immediate effect.
Allen took over at Hillsborough in 2003 after joining the board three years earlier, and he assisted in steering The Owls through the play-offs in 2004/2005.
However, his relationship with fans has since gradually diminished, with Allen making no secret of his desire to sell his stake in the club for the right price
Tensions have grown between Allen and supporters' group `Wednesdayite' who own around 10 per cent of shares in the club - which they have so far refused to sell back to the board.
Allen has claimed their refusal has hindered his attempts to sell the club on.
A statement on the club's official website read: "The board would like to place on record their appreciation of Mr Allen's significant contribution during his chairmanship."
