article_snippet: The way is now clear for Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore to be promoted to executive chairman following the removal of one potential source of embarrassment.
article_snippet: Richard Scudamore is expected to have Richard Scudamore elevation rubber-stamped at the Premier League summit a week on Thursday, especially as the clubs are flush with the proceeds of the £5billion domestic TV rights deal orchestrated by Richard Scudamore and have more billions to come from the overseas market.
article_snippet: The appointment of an executive chairman will need a statute change and to ensure there is some counterbalance to Richard Scudamore getting everything Richard Scudamore own way, it’s likely Premier League will also appoint two new independent directors.
article_snippet: Richard Scudamore is set to be promoted to Premier League executive chairman .
highlights_snippet: Richard Scudamore to be promoted to Premier League executive chairman .
  