David McNally has resigned as Norwich City chief executive with the club on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

McNally joined Norwich in the summer of 2009 and previously worked for Fulham and Celtic.

A statement on the Norwich website read: "The Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to accept his resignation and would like to place on record their sincere gratitude for David's game-changing contribution to the football club since he joined in the summer of 2009.

"David played a leading role as the club erased crippling debts and rose from the lower reaches of League One to the Premier League.

"Everyone at Carrow Road wishes him all the very best for the future."

Director of finance Steve Stone has been appointed interim chief executive.