Garry Cook has left Manchester City after the club accepted his resignation in the wake of his email controversy.
Cook leaves Manchester City in wake of email storm
Garry Cook has left Manchester City after the club accepted his resignation in the wake of his email controversy.
Chief executive Cook came under fire recently amid reports he sent an offensive email to Nedum Onuoha's mother Dr Anthonia Onuoha where he ridiculed her illness.
City's board initiated a review as a response to the allegations and confirmed there was 'foundation' to Dr Onuoha's allegations.
Once the findings were concluded Cook offered his resignation after three years at City, which was accepted by the board.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak told the club's
official website: "Garry has made a remarkable contribution to Manchester City football club over the past three years.
"His judgement in this matter should in no way lead to his accomplishments being overlooked. On every level, the club is unrecognisable from the organisation which he inherited and our staff and supporter services, community outreach and commercial activity have seen unparalleled growth under his direction with yet more projects to be realised on the horizon.
"On behalf of Sheikh Mansour and the board, I would like to thank him for his energy and tireless commitment to serving all those connected with the football club. He will always be welcome at Manchester City."
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Cook accepts he made an 'error of judgement' and felt he had little option but to step down as it was in the best interests of the club.
Cook commented: "I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City football club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented. The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.
"It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.
"I wish Roberto and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the club the very best for exciting times ahead. I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al Mubarak and the board and all of the very talented staff at the club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the club will go from strength to strength."
Whilst the board commences a search for a new chief executive, director John MacBeath will fulfil the role of temporary CEO, working closely with the board.
