England’s Football Association has named Lord Triesman’s replacement, with Geoff Thompson to take over immediately.
Geoff Thompson Appointed Chairman Of England 2018 Bid
Thompson, a former head of the Football Association, was confirmed as the 2018 bid committee’s chair in an announcement last night from the FA:
Following the unanimous approval of the Football Association Board, Geoff Thompson has been confirmed as the new Chairman of England 2018 on Sunday evening.
Thompson, who is a Vice President on both the FIFA and UEFA Executive Committees is England’s most senior international football administrator.
He was part of the five person delegation which delivered England’s Bid Book to FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich on Friday and was Chairman of the FA for nine years between 1999 and 2008.
He will take up his new role with immediate effect.
Lord Sebastien Coe, the man who led the team that won the 2012 Summer Olympics for London, is said to have spoken to FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke, briefing him on what has transpired with the England bid.
“This has been a traumatic 48 hours but this does not become a bad bid overnight.
“Solid foundations are in place, we have the best venues, the most passionate fans, the best market for sponsors and an unparalleled ability to deliver this tournament in safe and secure surroundings.
“The only thing we don’t have is the private views of the former chairman.”
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