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A longtime fan of [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], Lord Triesman became the first independent [[Chairman]] of [[the Football Association]] in January 2008.<ref>[http://www. |
A longtime fan of [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], Lord Triesman became the first independent [[Chairman]] of [[the Football Association]] in January 2008.<ref>[http://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/history www.thefa.com]</ref> |
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In February 2011, a few months after giving up the chairmanship, he testified before a [[parliamentary committee]] on the state of the administration of English football. He was heavily critical of the FA, saying it was shying away from governing the game. He was especially damning of the FA's administrative procedures and its working relationship with other football bodies, in particular the [[Premier League]].<ref>[http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/news.htm?englishnews&20110209&56&732751 Damning criticism of English FA], RTHK, 9 February 2011</ref> |
In February 2011, a few months after giving up the chairmanship, he testified before a [[parliamentary committee]] on the state of the administration of English football. He was heavily critical of the FA, saying it was shying away from governing the game. He was especially damning of the FA's administrative procedures and its working relationship with other football bodies, in particular the [[Premier League]].<ref>[http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/news.htm?englishnews&20110209&56&732751 Damning criticism of English FA], RTHK, 9 February 2011</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:34, 30 May 2015
The Lord Triesman | |
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| General Secretary of the Labour Party | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret McDonagh |
| Succeeded by | Matt Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Maxim Triesman 30 October 1943 London, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour |
| Other political affiliations | British Communist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Essex, King's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Politician |
David Maxim Triesman, Baron Triesman (born 30 October 1943) is a British politician and
Lord Triesman is a
A former Chairman of
Background
Triesman (named Maxim after
Triesman was educated at the Stationers' Company's School in London, before going up to the University of Essex.[1][2]
At Essex University, Triesman and a group of fellow students seized control declaring it a 'free university'.[3] He was subsequently suspended from Essex in 1968 after breaking up a meeting addressed by a defence industry scientist.[4]
Politics and union career
In 1960, aged 17, Triesman became a member of the Labour Party but ten years later resigned and joined the Communist Party where he remained until the winter of 1976-77, when he rejoined the Labour Party.
For a number of years he was a Lecturer and union leader at South Bank Polytechnic (now London South Bank University).
Triesman first became a full-time union official of
Lord Triesman is also a member of the Henry Jackson Society's Political Council.[6]
Government office
In
Football administration
A longtime fan of
In February 2011, a few months after giving up the chairmanship, he testified before a
Comments about FIFA bribery allegations
On 16 May 2010, the
Personal life
Triesman spent many years in a relationship with the writer and critic Michelene Wandor until they split up in the late 1990s.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Francis Beckett (1 October 2001). "New Labour and proud of it". New Statesman. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ Eason, Kevin (16 May 2010). "Lord Triesman was out of touch and always doomed to fail". The Times. London.
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- ^ Lipsett, Anthea (18 October 2007). "Former radical appointed students minister". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "No. 57178". The London Gazette. 14 January 2004.
- ^ "Advisory Council - Political Council members". Henry Jackson Society. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ www.thefa.com
- ^ Damning criticism of English FA, RTHK, 9 February 2011
- ^ Patrick Foster (17 May 2010). "Melissa Jacobs: the civil servant blogger with 'beautiful eyes'". The Times. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ Matthew Syed (17 May 2010). "It's a travesty that Triesman has been forced out". The Times.
- ^ Gallagher, Ian (16 May 2010). "FA chief Lord Triesman quits England's 2018 bid after accusing Spain and Russia of trying to bribe World Cup referees". The Mail on Sunday. London. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Gallagher, Ian (17 May 2010). "FA chief Lord Triesman accuses Spain and Russia of bid to bribe World Cup referees". Daily Mail. London.
- ^ "Ex-FA boss makes Fifa bribe claim". BBC News. 10 May 2011.