FA News Conference latest

09 February 2012 12:15
The FA have called a news conference to discuss the vacant England manager position following the departure of Fabio Capello.

Adrian Bevington: This is obviously a very important moment for us now. Everyon's focus is on 2012 and our objective is to appoint a manager, go to Poland and Ukraine, perform well and achieve success. However, there is a longer term strategy. In two years time there is a World Cp in Brazil, beyond that we have the Euros in France in 2016 and a further World Cup in Russia in 2018. 

David Bernstein: Our priority then will be to appoint a new England manager with the total focus on getting the best person in place as soon as we possibly can.

David Bernstein: Stuart Pearce will manage the England team for the Holland match. I have great confidence in Stuart. We will be in good hands.

David Bernstein: He offered his resignation and I on behalf of the board agreed that this was the right decision for the FA. The meetings were professional and amicable.

David Bernstein: Fabio wasn't happy but accepted the board's authority. Sunday Fabio conducted an interview with an Italian broadcaster, which caused conjecture and huge public debate and produced an unsatisfatory situation.

David Bernstein: We all believed the John Terry situation would be resolved in March or April and were surprised by the postponement. The board made a very quick and unanimous decision regarding the captaincy.

David Bernstein: The manager is the mot important person in a football club, but sometimes the board have to step up. 

David Bernstein: I'd like to thank publicly Fabio Capello for all he has done. He has behaved with dignity and honour. We concluded matters with a handshake. Stories of him storming out are not true.

David Bernstein: It's been a challenging week

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