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Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards, a member of the FA board, claimed Capello's appointment was conducted in a "bizarre" way.
BBC: England challenge excites Capello
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As well as Lord Triesman and Thompson, the new board will include Premier League chairman Dave Richards, Football League chairman Brian Mawhinney, Lord Coe, Paul Elliott and chief executive Andy Anson.
BBC: England 2018 bid team streamlined
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In its early stages, England's efforts were dogged by in-fighting, with former board member Karren Brady admitting it was "fair comment" to say it looked like a shambles after Premier League chairman Dave Richards resigned from the bid team.
BBC: Fifa inspectors praise England 2018 World Cup bid