afc Ivan Gazidis appointed to governing posts

[Afroman]

Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis has joined the FA’s Professional Game Board (PGB) and the FA Council ahead of the 2012/13 season.

The two prestigious appointments will see Gazidis contribute to the decision-making process at the game’s governing level, impacting the way the sport develops from grassroots upwards.

As one of four appointments made by the Premier League to the PGB, Gazidis will play a key role in supporting and advising the FA Board on matters relating to the professional game. The committee has a broad remit including administering the FA Cup, the national England set-up and the FA’s relationship with FIFA and UEFA.

Gazidis also becomes one of eight Premier League representatives to sit on the FA Council for the 2012/13 campaign. The body recently gave its vote in support of a significant youth development review which will see small-sided games made mandatory for players up to under-12 level, phased in by the start of the 2014/15 season.

In addition to these new appointments, Gazidis will continue his work with a number of the senior governing bodies with which he is already involved. These include FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber, the European Clubs Association where he is chairman of the Legal Advisory Panel, and the Premier League Working Group for Elite Player Performance.

Gazidis said: “I am delighted to be joining these important footballing bodies. The appointments mean Arsenal will be represented in many of the key debates in the game both here in the UK and in Europe.”

Did D.dein have a similar role when he was with us?

[The Somalian]

Yeah he had a role with the as vice chairman of the FA when he was with us also had a top role at G14

[mark_INIESTA_davies]

Basically this puts an end to the bad decisions we've endured on the pitch for the last 5-6 years.

Something needed to be done, well played Gladzis

[TF S4DK]

Hopefully this c*nt actually gets some contacts.

Feel for the people that have to listen to this c*nt ramble on.