Richmond announced he was quitting the new board, which took over the club last April, for ‘health and personal reasons’.
Said a club statement: “Geoffrey, for personal and health reasons, has reluctantly decided to concentrate his time and energy on his personal life. The board of Leeds United has accepted his decision and wish him all the very best for the future.
“Geoffrey played an important role as advisor during the sale of Leeds United to the consortium and the board would like to thank him for his untiring support during that period.
“The decision for Geoffrey to relinquish his consultant’s role has the support of the board.
“Board director and Geoffrey’s son David Richmond, will take over responsibilities and duties with regards to all contract and transfer enquiries involving Leeds players.”
Leeds United are currently struggling against relegation from the Premier League.
Geoffrey Richmond, the controversial former chairman of English Football League club Bradford City, has quit his new role at Premier League team Leeds United just weeks after taking up the position of ‘board advisor’.
