Manchester City name new chairman

John Wardle was today named as the new chairman of Manchester City football club.

John Wardle was today named as the new chairman of Manchester City football club.

He succeeds David Bernstein as part of a boardroom reshuffle. Bernstein resigned on March 5th. Wardle is the club's major shareholder.

Bryan Bodek becomes deputy chairman and Alistair Mackintosh is promoted to managing director.