'A shambles': David Bernstein swipes at football's governance and urges action
The former FA chairman David Bernstein has described the governance of the sport as ‘a shambles’ and called on the government to hold a fan-led review
October 2020
Gary Neville to join call for independent regulation in fight over football's future
Gary Neville is part of a group poised to make an intervention in the escalating battle over football’s future
April 2016
David Bernstein and Mervyn King resign from Aston Villa board
The drama of Aston Villa’s relegation has turned into a crisis after David Bernstein and Mervyn King resigned from the board
March 2016
David Bernstein warns relegation will make Aston Villa difficult to sell
David Bernstein says Aston Villa will now be even harder to sell as they stand on the brink of relegation because most potential buyers are attracted by the Premier League
November 2014
Sportblog
Reform of Fifa will be delayed until Sepp Blatter finally goes
Owen Gibson
Former FA chairman David Bernstein calls for 2018 World Cup boycott
January 2014
David Bernstein under fierce attack from managers over referee comment
A fierce attack has been launched on David Bernstein by the League Managers' Association after the former FA chairman said coaches were setting a 'terrible example'
December 2013
Managers setting 'terrible example' – former FA chairman David Bernstein
The former FA chairman David Bernstein has said managers are setting a 'terrible example' with their behaviour on touchlines
Kevin Pietersen argues with Jack Wilshere on Twitter over Englishness
Kevin Pietersen has become embroiled in a row with Jack Wilshere after the Arsenal midfielder said that foreigners should not be picked for England
Jack Wilshere backs up comment that 'foreigners' should not play for England
Jack Wilshere has reinforced his comments that naturalised players should not be picked by England but has insisted that he was not specifically referring to Adnan Januzaj
David Bernstein says England should select players like Adnan Januzaj
David Bernstein weighed into the debate over England eligibility by saying that it makes sense to take advantage of the five-year eligibility rule
July 2013
Sportblog
David Bernstein leaves Greg Dyke an FA still in conflict with top clubs
David Conn
David Conn: The new chairman inherits a governing body that lacks independence and is at odds with the Premier League
June 2013
David Bernstein defends view that England's senior team takes priority
Wembley looking good to host Euro 2020 final, says FA chairman
May 2013
David Bernstein defends FA youth policy after Rio Ferdinand tweet
A tweet by Rio Ferdinand criticising the FA's youth policy after the failure of the 'so-called Golden Generation' has drawn a sharp response from the FA chairman, David Bernstein
David Beckham: the football star who outshone his sport
From Hackney Marshes to Golden Balls: brand deals beckon, FA hints at role, plus stake likely in US Major League Soccer club
David Beckham retires: 'He was a leader, people followed him'
David Bernstein: John Terry must clarify position on England retirement
Referees to get more power as Fifa launches new fight against racism
April 2013
Howard Webb and David Bernstein to join Fifa's new anti-racism task force
Howard Webb and David Bernstein appointed to Fifa's new anti-racism and discrimination task force