Gill replaces axed Dein

ARSENAL vice-chairman David Dein has been voted off the FA Board by the Premier League.

Dein’s place will be taken by Man United chief executive David Gill following a vote of all 20 top-flight chairman on the four Premier League representatives on the board.

The news comes as a surprise, with Dein having established himself as one of the most important figures in the game.

Dein recently received major criticism for his part in appointing the new England manager — as he was perceived to push the claims of Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, who pulled out of the running soon after being interviewed.

Gill, who is already vice-chairman of the G14 Group and an FA council member, is well qualified for the role.