By Tom Degun
October 19 – Manchester United’s chief executive David Gill has been appointed as a vice-chairman of the English Football Association (FA).
The 55-year-old from Reading, who has been Manchester United chief executive since 2005, was put forward by the Professional Game Board to replace outgoing Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards in the role.
The recommendation was endorsed by the FA Board and then approved by the FA Council.
“I’m delighted to have been appointed vice-chairman of the Football Association,” said Gill.
“The health and success of the Football Association is vital to the future of the game in England and I hope to justify the board’s faith in me by helping to shape discussions and actions to deliver that.”
Gill, who has been an FA Board member for six years, will join Roger Burden, who represents the amateur game, as one of two FA vice-chairmen and he will work under chairman David Bernstein.
Gill is also the FA’s nomination for UEFA’s powerful Executive Committee at the elections in May.
The Executive Committee, headed by UEFA President Michel Platini, is the most powerful body in European football.
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