Sunday, August 01, 2004

Chief Exec Mark Palios resigns from the FA

Palios resigns from FA

The Faria Alam / Sven Goran Eriksson sex scandal continues to make waves as FA Chief Exec, Mark Palios dramatically resigned tonight - along with Head of Communications, Colin Gibson.

As the News of the World reported even more tawdry details of Ms Alam's sexual prowess through the halls of Soho Square and the truth of the cover up of her affair with Palios in exchange for details of Eriksson's private life, it became all too much to the already tarnished image of the FA.

Eriksson had an affair with FA secretary, Alam, although the FA originally denied this, until it was forced to do a U-turn after having to admit that Palios also had an affair with her

Palios said in a statement on the FA's website:

A personal statement from Mark Palios

"I have resigned this evening as Chief Executive of The FA.

"I informed the Chairman of my decision at six o’clock.

"I am very sad that I feel this is necessary.

"It has been a privilege to be Chief Executive of The FA, but with privilege comes the burden of responsibility. And it has been important for me to take ultimate responsibility for everything The FA has done in good times and bad.

"Personally, I do not accept that I have been guilty of any wrong doing.

"But it has become clear to me that my action tonight is essential to enable The Football Association to begin to return to normality.

"When I joined The FA it faced many serious challenges. A lot of very good things have been achieved in the past 13 months. I have had the privilege to work with an outstanding Leadership Team.

"For the time being, I intend to keep any further thoughts to myself."

Meanwhile, Eriksson is still being investigated by an FA inquiry over the allegations that he lied about being involved with Alam. The team is due to decide his fate on thursday

With Big Brother final evictions taking place this week - and Erikkson's D-Day up on Thursday, its a field day for tabloids. But does the FA really need to turn itself into a soap opera? Personally, a manager's private life is his own, until it interferes with my Sunday breakfast

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