Greg Clarke has resigned as English Football Association chairman hours after referring to players from the BAME community as “coloured” during questions from members of parliament on Tuesday. “Peter McCormick will step into the role as interim FA Chairman with immediate effect and the FA Board will begin the process of identifying and appointing a new chair in due course.” …
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke apologised after referring to players from the BAME community as “coloured” during questions from members of parliament on Tuesday. Asked about the possibility of a social media backlash for gay players 'coming out', Clarke said: “If I look at what happens to high-profile female footballers, to high-profile coloured footballers, and the abuse they take on …
