SFA demands postponement of FIFA election

The SFA have announced today they have joined the FA in England in asking FIFA to consider postponing the presidential election in light of recent events.

Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan released a statement today saying, “"The Scottish FA can today confirm its position that the FIFA Presidential election be postponed in light of recent uncertainty.

"We believe the election should be rescheduled to facilitate a period of consultation to deal with the issues that have arisen in recent weeks. The events of the last two days, in particular, have made any election unworkable. The integrity and reputation of the game across the world is paramount and the Scottish FA urges FIFA to reconsider its intentions, and calls on other member associations to consider the long-term implications for the game’s image.

"We also propose the following actions:

·         FIFA should appoint a wholly independent Ethics Committee
·         A significant comprehensive plan should be formulated and presented by FIFA to its members regarding essential changes to its governance, decision-making processes and transparency
·         A new date is set for the Presidential election, giving suitable candidates time to prepare and present their plans for a more transparent and accountable FIFA."

Given recent goings on this is the least you can expect FIFA to agree to, and give time and space to reflect on what is going on and how to take the organisation forward.

Blatter can not be given another four years to run an organisation which has lost all integrity.