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FA revolt over name change

Sir David Richards, FA

Getty Images | Sir Dave Richards, a former Premier-League chairman and FA vice president who sits on the council, is in opposition to change the name of FA the English FA.

The Football Association is facing a rebellion from its own board over plans for a name change.

The proposal to change name is an attempt to alter perceptions of arrogance, but the plan was not recognised by the board.

2 April 2019 - 10:52 AM

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