Gareth Southgate has condemned former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke’s unacceptable comments and believes “there was no alternative but for him to go”. 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. — The FA (@FA) November 10, 2020“I don’t think he had any alternative but to take the decision he did to resign. Southgate had spoken with his players about the new code on Monday and got them together again following Clarke’s comments. Casey Stoney was also angered by Clarke’s comments (Barry Coombs/PA)“I think effectively I would then be involved in selecting my own boss and I don’t think that would be appropriate.

Source: Express November 11, 2020 22:41 UTC