Leagues and Governing Bodies

Everton CEO Robert Elstone Set To Leave For Super League

3.14.2018

Robert Elstone is considered "one of the key figures" in Super League's creation in the mid-'90s.GETTY IMAGES

Premier League side Everton CEO Robert Elstone is set to leave the club and "return to rugby league after being approached to take up a role as the head of Super League," according to Aaron Bower of the London GUARDIAN. Elstone is seen by the 12 clubs as the "standout candidate" after they were "impressed by his experience in rugby league and other sports." No deal has yet been signed but it is thought the clubs are "confident of tempting Elstone away from Goodison Park and back to a sport in which he has significant experience." Elstone has been involved in Everton's plans to relocate to a new stadium at Bramley Moore dock and his departure would come at a "delicate time," with financing and planning for the stadium yet to be secured. The club declined to comment on his possible move. The 54-year-old has been at Everton since '05 (GUARDIAN, 3/13).

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