Yeovil Town chairman steps down

Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier has stepped down from the chairmanship of the club, having suffered online abuse from some fans.

In a statement on the Yeovil website, he said it had been "a privilege" to serve in the role, but shareholder Stuart Robins would take over as interim chairman while a new owner is found.

"I am proud of the significant changes made around the club, changes that I believe will benefit it for years to come," Hellier said.

"Helping the club regain its place in the National League was a key milestone, and while the journey has had its challenges, real progress has been made.

"However, due to the pressures placed on myself and my family, I have made the decision to step away from my role."

The businessman has been in charge at Huish Park for almost two years and funded his side's promotion back to the National League last season.

The Glovers - whose 16-season stay in the English Football League ended in 2019 - are currently 13th in the fifth tier.

"I fully intend to sell the club and leave as soon as a suitable buyer is found," Hellier said earlier in a statement on social media.

"It's simply not worth losing the money to be abused and my children abused and so on.

"I would ask in the meantime that you stop the endless online harassment and abuse. You've done enough, it's worked."