Brian Barwick to step down as FA chief executive

Brian Barwick has agreed by mutual consent with the Football Association (FA) to leave his post as its chief executive. The FA is expected to comment on the news after England's friendly international against the Czech Republic at Wembley this evening, but it is thought Barwick could remain in the role until the end of the year. Times Online understands that the decision is related to problematic relationship that Barwick has had with Lord Triesman since he was appointed chairman of the FA in January. The decision will come as a shock as Barwick is thought to have done a reasonable job, playing a key role in the appointment of Fabio Capello and helping the FA secure big increases in television revenues from a deal recently struck with ITV and Setanta. He also gained agreement for the National Football Centre at Burton, a... [read full story]