Burns resigns as chief executive

David Burns today paid the price for his part in the ITV Digital fiasco when he resigned as Football League chief executive.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002 - 10:52

David Burns today paid the price for his part in the ITV Digital fiasco when he resigned as Football League chief executive.

Burns had been under pressure since August 1 when a High Court judge ruled Carlton and Granada were not liable for the £178.5m (€285m) owed to the League by their now defunct joint venture ITV Digital.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Manchester City v Everton - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Bernardo Silva looks set to leave Manchester City this summer

West Ham United v Leeds United - Emirates FA Cup - Quarter Final - London Stadium

Nuno sounds survival warning after Struijk gives Leeds last laugh in three-hour epic

Bohemians v Sligo Rovers - Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Third Round

'His technical ability speaks for itself' - Owen Elding earns praise from Hibs boss

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: London Person: Burns Person: David Burns Person: Keith Harris Organisation: ITV Organisation: Carlton Organisation: Granada Organisation: ITV Digital Organisation: Football League.’’

<p>ONE IN, ONE OUT: Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool progressed to the Women's FA Cup semis while Katie McCabe's Arsenal were knocked out by Caitlin Hayes' Brighton. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.</p>

FA Cup quarter-finals: 6 talking points from the men’s and women’s weekend ties

READ NOW

Burns resigns as chief executive

Continue reading for €5

FA Cup quarter-finals: 6 talking points from the men’s and women’s weekend ties

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read