17 May 2010FA appoints Geoff Thompson to head World Cup bid

Football Leagues/ Association and Governance

Geoff Thompson has been confirmed by the Football Association (FA) as Lord Triesman's replacement as the chairman of England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Mr Thompson, who is England's most senior international football administrator, has been selected for the role following unanimous approval by the football industry body's board.

His appointment has been made necessary by the resignation of Lord Triesman from his position in charge of the bid, as well as his role as FA chairman.

It comes after the former government minister was quoted in the Mail on Sunday commenting on bribery allegations about rival bidders Spain and Russia.

The former chairman said: "I have enjoyed hugely my time at the FA and the bid and feel I accomplished a great deal in areas I love."

This comes in the same month that Lord Triesman was present at the delivery of England's World Cup Bid Book to FIFA, alongside former England captain David Beckham.

Written by Paul Roberts

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