The 50 most influential figures in British football

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The complete list of the 50 most influential figures in British football:

(Research/Survey by The Independent)

1. Rupert Murdoch, Chairman News Corp

2. Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive Premier League

3. David Beckham, Player Manchester United and England

4. Gordon Taylor, Chief Executive PFA

5. David Dein, Vice-chairman Arsenal and FA

6. Sven Goran Eriksson, Manager England

7. Sepp Blatter, President FIFA

8. Peter Kenyon, Chief Executive Manchester United

9. Greg Dyke, Director General BBC

10. Brian Barwick, Controller of Sport ITV

11. Michael Owen, Player Liverpool and England

12. Patrick Viera, Player Arsenal and France

13. Arsene Wenger, Manager Arsenal

14. Sir Alex Ferguson, Manager Manchester United

15. David Davies, Acting joint-chief executive FA

16. Jon Holmes, Managing Director SFX Sports Group

17. Paul Stretford, Chief Executive ProActive Management

18. Tony Blair, Prime Minister England

19. Roy Keane, Player Manchester United and Republic of Ireland

20. Gerhard Aigner, Chief Executive UEFA

21. Ken Dilley, Head of hospitality and leisure sector Barclays Bank

22. Bryan Drew, Head of National Criminal Intelligence Service

23. Viviane Reding, Minister European Union

24. Nic Coward, Acting joint-chief executive FA

25. Maurice Watkins, Director Manchester United

26. Peter Heard, Chairman Colchester and director FA

27. Thierry Henry, Player Arsenal and France

28. Lennardt Johansson, President UEFA

29. Thomas Kurth, General manager G14

30. Vic Wakeling, Managing Director Sky Sports

31. David Murray, Hon chairman Glasgow Rangers

32. Dermot Desmond, Financier and shareholder Celtic

33. Mike Foster, Secretary Premier League

34. Rick Parry, Chief Executive Liverpool

35. Geoff Thompson, Chairman FA

36. David Richards, Chairman Premier League

37. Philip Don, Premier League Referees Officer

38. Brian Lomax, Managing Director Supporters’ Direct

39. Ken Bates, Chairman Chelsea

40. Andy Williamson, Head of Operations Football League

41. Jon Smith, Managing Director First Artist

42. David Taylor, Chief Executive Scottish FA

43. Kelly Simmons, National Football Development Officer FA

44. John Barnwell, Chief Executive League Managers Association

45. Karen Doyle, Head of Women’s Football FA

46. Martin O’Neill, Manager Celtic

47. Berti Vogts, Manager Scotland

48. Mark Hughes, Manager Wales

49. Jerome Anderson, Chief Executive Sport Entertainment & Media Group

50. Alan Shearer, Player Newcastle United

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Originally posted by Ref

38. Brian Lomax, Managing Director Supporters’ Direct

Dear me, they cant even spell Lennox


Why would Roy Keane be 19, or Becham so high for that matter? Becham has no real influence, just a puppet of Manchester United PLC

[fosterdollar]

well i suppose his image does have lot of influence on outside interest in British football - it couldnt possibly be related to him as a player. Surprised to see him that high up also

[Ref]

re keane, beckham:

think of money, sponsorship, endorsements, celebrity status etc.

[fonzi]

dont forget the chap who comes around to youre house to disconnect the multi channell when you havnt paid!
he's pretty powerfull too!