GARY NEVILLE CONTINUES WITH THE FA
'We were told that it was a 'policy decision' by the FA. In
other words, they were worried about image. Fine, let the FA
be whiter than white, but if they are going to be consistent
we need to look at the whole make-up of the organisation.
other words, they were worried about image. Fine, let the FA
be whiter than white, but if they are going to be consistent
we need to look at the whole make-up of the organisation.
'It cannot be right that senior councillors with allegiances
to Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and
other clubs are in a position to influence the fate of a
Manchester United player. And that is not the moan of a
United player.
to Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and
other clubs are in a position to influence the fate of a
Manchester United player. And that is not the moan of a
United player.
'Forget the Rio incident. In no disciplinary matter should
club representatives be advising an independent FA chief
executive. I am not accusing anyone of prejudice, but we
need to make sure that the accusation can never be levelled
at the sport's governing body.'
club representatives be advising an independent FA chief
executive. I am not accusing anyone of prejudice, but we
need to make sure that the accusation can never be levelled
at the sport's governing body.'
It seems to be even worse that a senior councillor from
Arsenal will be in a position to influence the fate of an
Arsenal player. Something has to change at the FA, but don’t
hold your breath.
Arsenal will be in a position to influence the fate of an
Arsenal player. Something has to change at the FA, but don’t
hold your breath.