Sir John Hall says Newcastle United fans shouldn't be concerned with the departure of Chris Mort as chairman.
"It was to be expected really. When Mike Ashley took over he hired Chris Mort to head up his negotiating team," Hall said.
"I think he probably had an agreement to stay and complete the legalities needed to take the club private and consolidate Mike's takeover.
"I read in the press the other day that he didn't want to live in the North East. He's done his stint and it's time for him to move back where he was."