Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Nottingham Forest CEO Dane Murphy will step down from his position at the club 'to pursue other opportunities'... as American claims it's been an 'honor' to be at the helm of the Premier League side

Nottingham Forest CEO Dane Murphy will step down from his position at the club in order 'to pursue other opportunities', the club have confirmed.

The American - who previously had a similar role at Barnsley - was appointed as Forest's CEO in July last year and helped oversee their return to the Premier League.

In a statement on the club's website, Murphy confirmed his decision to leave before thanking fans for 'unbridled passion' shown through his tenure at The City Ground.

Nottingham Forest CEO Dane Murphy will step down from his position at the club

Murphy said: 'Never have I been a proponent of, nor in fact, have I ever been any good at goodbyes.