MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle has agreed to sell the club to businessman Phil Hodgkinson with the change of ownership expected to be completed during the close season. A popular figure with supporters of the Yorkshire club, Hoyle took control of Huddersfield in 2009 and two years ago led them into the top flight for the first time in 45 years. Hoyle, who was ill with pancreatitis this year, will retain a minority stake in the club but Hodgkinson, a Huddersfield fan, will take a 75 percent ownership stake in the club. “My heart doesn’t want me to sell the club and I believe the Manchester United game will probably be the most emotional day of my life," Hoyle said in a statement. “Huddersfield Town is in my blood and has always been one of my greatest passions.

Source: The Star May 04, 2019 10:07 UTC