Bernstein appointed FA chairman

Former Manchester City chief David Bernstein has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Football Association.

A surprise nomination by the FA board in December, Bernstein was voted in by the FA Council on Tuesday.

He replaces Roger Burden, who has been acting chairman following Lord Triesman’s resignation last May.

Burden initially sought the role on a permanent basis but withdrew his application in December in protest of FIFA’s handling of the bid process for the 2018 World Cup.

England suffered a humiliating first-round exit in the FIFA vote, with hosting rights eventually handed to Russia.

A respected businessman, Bernstein was on the board at Manchester City for nine years, during which the club returned to the Premier League, before resigning in 2003.

The 67-year-old has been the chairman of Wembley Stadium since 2008 and will leave that position to take up his new FA post next week.

Bernstein will play a key role if finding a successor to England boss Fabio Capello, who will resign as coach after Euro 2012.

Tue 25 January, 2011

Bernstein appointed FA chairman

Former Manchester City chief David Bernstein has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Football Association.

A surprise nomination by the FA board in December, Bernstein was voted in by the FA Council on Tuesday.

He replaces Roger Burden, who has been acting chairman following Lord Triesman’s resignation last May.

Burden initially sought the role on a permanent basis but withdrew his application in December in protest of FIFA’s handling of the bid process for the 2018 World Cup.

England suffered a humiliating first-round exit in the FIFA vote, with hosting rights eventually handed to Russia.

A respected businessman, Bernstein was on the board at Manchester City for nine years, during which the club returned to the Premier League, before resigning in 2003.

The 67-year-old has been the chairman of Wembley Stadium since 2008 and will leave that position to take up his new FA post next week.

Bernstein will play a key role if finding a successor to England boss Fabio Capello, who will resign as coach after Euro 2012.

Tue 25 January, 2011

David Bernstein appointed FA chief

David Dein has been overlooked as chairman of the Football Association, with David Bernstein instead appointed for the role.

Bernstein, 67, is a chartered accountant and former chairman of Manchester City.

He presided over City’s return to the Premier League following their relegation to the third tier of English Football and was involved in negotiations to move the club to the City of Manchester Stadium.

Bernstein has been a director of Wembley Stadium since 2003, becoming the chairman in 2008.

He is also the President of the National Association of Disabled Supporters.

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein had been widely tipped for the role, but was overlooked by the nomination committee chaired by Bolton chairman Phil Gartside.

“I am honoured to be asked to take on the role as Chairman of The FA,” Bernstein said.

“It is a tremendous challenge but I look forward to working with the Board, the staff at The FA and everyone in football from local playing fields to Wembley and the international stage.”

The FA Council are expected to ratify the appointment at a meeting on January 25.

Acting chairman Roger Burden, who withdrew his own application citing concerns about working with the FIFA executive committee, endorsed his successor.

“The board was united in its view that David would make an excellent choice as chairman of the organisation,” Burden said.

“I have worked with David for some years and have always been impressed by his professionalism and integrity. We look forward to working with David to take The FA forward in the best interests of football at all levels across the country.”

Wed 22 December, 2010

David Bernstein appointed FA chief

David Dein has been overlooked as chairman of the Football Association, with David Bernstein instead appointed for the role.

Bernstein, 67, is a chartered accountant and former chairman of Manchester City.

He presided over City’s return to the Premier League following their relegation to the third tier of English Football and was involved in negotiations to move the club to the City of Manchester Stadium.

Bernstein has been a director of Wembley Stadium since 2003, becoming the chairman in 2008.

He is also the President of the National Association of Disabled Supporters.

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein had been widely tipped for the role, but was overlooked by the nomination committee chaired by Bolton chairman Phil Gartside.

“I am honoured to be asked to take on the role as Chairman of The FA,” Bernstein said.

“It is a tremendous challenge but I look forward to working with the Board, the staff at The FA and everyone in football from local playing fields to Wembley and the international stage.”

The FA Council are expected to ratify the appointment at a meeting on January 25.

Acting chairman Roger Burden, who withdrew his own application citing concerns about working with the FIFA executive committee, endorsed his successor.

“The board was united in its view that David would make an excellent choice as chairman of the organisation,” Burden said.

“I have worked with David for some years and have always been impressed by his professionalism and integrity. We look forward to working with David to take The FA forward in the best interests of football at all levels across the country.”

Wed 22 December, 2010