Source: Telegraph
David Dein on board for England World Cup 2018 bid
Dein, who has been in talks with the bid for more than a year, will have the title England 2018-2022 International President. He will report to bid chairman Lord Triesman and chief executive Andy Anson but will have the freedom to pursue his own contacts and campaign as he sees fit.[LNB]The position is similar to that occupied by Sir Keith Mills in the London 2012 bid, and is an acknowledgement that the bid's international operations need strengthening.[LNB]Ticket-touting website closed downBaroness Amos confident Caribbean contacts will secure Englands 2018 World Cup bidSurprise as Baroness Amos joins 2018 World Cup bidEngland expect close call in bid to host 2015 Rugby World CupThe lack of figures with extensive experience of international football politics has been a weakness of the campaign team, and the hope is that Dein will fill the gap. During his time at Arsenal he was active on the European and world stage and will attempt to bring those contacts to the bid.[LNB]His omission from the original bid team has been acknowledged as a mistake, and the post offers Dein the opportunity to return to the political stage in a high-profile position.[LNB]The reaction of the Premier League will be instructive. Dein and league chairman Sir Dave Richards do not enjoy a good relationship, but Richards's resignation from the bid board has reduced his influence over the campaign. Richard Scudamore is not thought to share his reservations.[LNB]
