Day Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Acting Football Association chairman Roger Burden has withdrawn his application for the permanent post over England's 2018 World Cup bid failure. Burden, who was appointed in May, says he can no longer trust Fifa members after England lost out to Russia. "I recognise that an important part of the role is liaison with Fifa, our global governing body," said Burden. "I'm not prepared to deal with people whom I cannot trust and I've withdrawn my candidacy," added the 64-year-old. Read More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9256772.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Obviously not just a media spin situation then. Glad to see someone taking action, even if it is only this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 64 year old man who wanted to be chairman of a world cup hosting country. It isn't going to happen for another 30 years at least now. Not for him. For some, maybe me? will never see a world cup back in the motherland of football. It's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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