Bevington Steps Down From FA Role

The Football Association has confirmed that Adrian Bevington, the managing director of Club England, will leave the organisation at the end of the month after 17 years at the organisation.

Bevington, one of the most senior figures in the England national team set-up, joined the FA in 1997 and became group director of communications in 2004. He took up his current role in 2010.

The 43 year-old is the second senior executive to announce his FA departure in recent weeks, following general secretary Alex Horne’s decision to move on. Horne is schedule to leave the organisation at the end of January.

Bevington said: ‘It has been a privilege to work for The FA, but after almost two decades I want a new challenge.’

‘I have been considering my departure for some time and discussed this with chairman Greg Dyke recently. I am grateful to Greg and The FA Board for their support over the years and in agreeing to my departure at the end of the month.’

‘The FA has provided me with tremendous experience and I look forward to drawing on this in the future.’

‘While it is a disappointment to leave without England winning a major trophy, I am convinced the foundations for success are now in place.’

‘A huge part of my working life has been spent at The FA and I have worked with so many wonderful people in the industry, both domestically and internationally. I would like to thank everybody who has helped me over the years.’

FA chairman, Greg Dyke, added: ‘I’d like to thank Adrian for his contribution and loyalty over almost 17 years at The FA. His experience and knowledge have been invaluable at so many levels, but he has made clear he is at a time in his life where he is ready to move on.’

‘I know that everybody who has worked with him over the past 17 years will miss him, and on behalf of The Football Association I would like to wish him every success in the future.’