" Greg Clarke resigns as FA Chairman over offensive words "

FA chairman Greg Clarke has resigned.

Clarke was under mounting pressure to quit after being forced to apologise for a racist slur while giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday.


He also came under fire for sexist remarks about girls’ football, describing being gay as making a “life choice” and “stereotyping” Asians for working in the Football Association's IT department.




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Greg Clarke has resigned as Football Association chairman following the language he used when talking to MPs about diversity.

Clarke used the term "coloured footballers" in a reference to black players when talking to members of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee.

He apologised after being prompted to say sorry by MP Kevin Brennan.

Clarke had been talking via video link about the racist abuse of players by trolls on social media.

"People can see if you're black and if they don't like black people because they are filthy racists, they can abuse you anonymously online," he said.

He had earlier spoken of the need to attract people into the sport from a range of communities.

"If you go to the IT department of the FA, there's a lot more South Asians than there are Afro-Caribbeans. They have different career interests," said Clarke.

He prompted further criticism when referring to gay players making a "life choice" and a coach telling him young female players did not like having the ball hit hard at them.

"We can confirm that Greg Clarke has stepped down from his role as our chairman," said an FA statement.

"Peter McCormick will step into the role as interim FA chairman with immediate effect and the FA Board will begin the process of identifying and appointing a new chair in due course."

Following his resignation, Clarke said: "My unacceptable words in front of Parliament were a disservice to our game and to those who watch, play, referee and administer it. This has crystallised my resolve to move on.

"I am deeply saddened that I have offended those diverse communities in football that I and others worked so hard to include."

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

You're saying that describing someone as 'black' is unacceptable/racist?

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

ive watched him in a couple of those DCMS things and he hasnt come across very well at all...

I’m offended, having had no prior warning that this post is using language that some may find offensive.

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

ive watched him in a couple of those DCMS things and he hasnt come across very well at all...

Agreed.

I remember when he was in one of these things with DCMS earlier this year, and he couldn't see the issue that the FA only got involved in Bury case after they went out of business.

He also comes across as extremely arrogant.

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

Any idea what the current correct terminology is when referring to unwhite folks?

Where was fiddler Brennan when Abbott was doing pretty much the same? He’s a goon, same as her and Clarke. In fact, there doesn’t appear to be much running the country or institutions anymore. A big skills deficit prevails.

Not a nice man ,need to rid ourselves of these ancient relics .

He should have gone years ago .


As to the use of descriptions such as coloured, people of colour , black , BAME, I'm truly at a loss what to say or think ,
key for me is treating people with respect.

Any idea what the current correct terminology is when referring to unwhite folks?

I believe the current usage is people of colour. Not quite sure what the difference is.I need to attend re-education classes,