Sir Arthur George passes away.

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Sir Arthur George passes away.

Postby sevengoals Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:02 am

The longest-serving president of the former Australian Soccer Federation (ASF), Sir Arthur George has passed away at the age of 98.
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A strong, driven personality, George had many confrontations with officials, coaches and the media during his tenure but can be credited with a number of far-reaching reforms.
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" There was, he added, no room for spin, showmanship, hubris or “any of the feelings of invincibility” that so often shackle nations with an imperial past ... " - - -

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Re: Sir Arthur George passes away.

Postby blahblah Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:56 pm

I believe he was behind the move to Summer football and the attempts to make football appeal to a broader fan base

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