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Premier League Chairman Resigns From England 2018 World Cup Bid

Dave Richards cites "recent changes" as the catalyst behind his decision...

Nov 24, 2009 2:56:47 PM

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The vice-chairman for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, Sir Dave Richards, has officially announced his resignation from the role. Richards, who also chairs the Premier League, was only assigned to the position seven months ago in March.

"With the recent changes to the England 2018 bid team structure, I feel I can now best support a successful bid without the necessity of sitting on the board," Richards said in an official statement, reported by the Guardian.

England's 2018 bid is currently perceived to be in turmoil, as Richard' resignation follows on from an announcement of board restructure.

"My positions as Premier League chairman, FA board member and chairman of the FA's international committee provide me with ample opportunities to bang the drum for English football, and the bid particularly, right across the world, which I will continue to do wherever and whenever I can," the statement continued.

"My belief is that England has all the right attributes to host a successful World Cup – our challenge now is to convince the 24 members of Fifa's [executive committee] of that. This must be our focus and priority going forward."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK

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