Birmingham City CEO Xuandong Ren has resigned after numerous complaints from supporters. The latest came prior to their final game of the season away to Blackburn Rovers when the club condemn a racist banner put up in Blackburn which mocked Ren's Chinese nationality.
Xuandong Ren is no longer the CEO of Birmingham City. He handed in his resignation and the club announced the news in an official statement. It comes shortly after several protests by fans, the latest prior to their last Championship game of the season away to Blackburn Rovers to express their anger at Ren.
"Chief Executive Officer, Xuandong Ren, has resigned from his position at the Club with immediate effect. The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks for his service and contribution. The Club will be making no further comment at this time," the club's website said. The news has been celebrated by their supporters.
On the field, Birmingham City avoided relegation just a few weeks after dismissing former Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka. He was also the number two to Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese was the Real Madrid coach.