Alan Burrows: Motherwell FC chief not standing for re-election to SPFL board

Burrows tweeted that he would focus on his Fir Park role, working to futureproof the club with renewed emphasis on some medium to long term projects.

He added: "I have thought long and hard about it.

"The board needs a degree of continuity, particularly with the challenges of Covid-19 still far from over, and I am glad some of my colleagues have once again put themselves forward for re-election.

"However, I also think some freshness and perhaps some new ideas will help the league overall, so I’m very happy to stand back and let others get involved. I wish them well."

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