Greg Clarke resigns after controversial comments – what did the FA chairman say?

He was criticised by anti-discrimination group Kick It Out
Greg Clarke has been forced to apologise after a series of inappropriate comments. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Greg Clarke has been forced to apologise after a series of inappropriate comments. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Greg Clarke has resigned as chairman of the Football Association in the wake of his remarks to MPs today.

Clarke was earlier forced to apologise after he used the word “coloured” before the British parliament's Digital, Culture, Media, Sport committee.

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