Ed Woodward might just have shown Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham the path to redemption following his departure from Manchester United.
The three big London clubs, as well as Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United now face a long journey to rebuild bridges with fans having left supporters feeling betrayed over the European Super League fiasco.
All of the Premier League's 'big six' decided to become founding members of the new Super League before pulling out 48 hours later due to backlash from supporters, governing bodies and everyone in between.
It might have only lasted 48 hours, but the damage done runs far deeper, and that has ultimately led to Manchester United chief Ed Woodward leaving his job.
Woodward announced he will be walking away from his role at the end of this season on the back of the saga, and the Daily Star report that he believes he had made 'one of the biggest mistakes of his professional career'.
It's reported that Manchester United owner Joel Glazer - who was going to become vice-president of the Super League, behind Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - attempted to talk Woodward out of leaving, but the United CEO's mind was 'made up'.
The Star also claim Woodward feels huge remorse at being involved in the Super League project and that he has told his colleagues that it was a "huge mistake".
Woodward is said to believe the "final straw" of the project was when owners refused to front up in public to explain their decision and how football could benefit.
He reportedly believes the damage done is "irreparable" and that the damage between the 'big six' and the Premier League "will never be healed".
He is reportedly hoping his resignation will show people that he is willing to accept his mistake, intend to mop up some of the damage before he eventually leaves, and that is a clear message to the other clubs involved.
Woodward has set the benchmark for a true apology and a true acceptance of responsibility that executives at Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham must consider following if they want to truly mend those damaged relationships with supporters.
