11 Jul Gallop to stand down as FFA CEO

Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop will stand down from his position at the end of the year.

Gallop’s seven-year stay in the top job will come to an end on December 31 having given notice of his intention to step aside.

It comes as the FFA agreed to relinquish control of the A-League to a new independent governing body.

“It has been an honour to lead FFA for the last seven years. Football is the true world game and many Australians from all backgrounds want to see it grow bigger and stronger in the decades to come,” Gallop said in a statement.

“From the Caltex Socceroos and the Westfield Matildas to the vast participation base of men, women, boys and girls who love to kick a football there are so many wonderful ways to enjoy the sport.

“With the NLWG recommendations to bring about fundamental changes to Australia’s professional competitions – the Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and Foxtel Y-League (the Leagues) and FFA, the chief executive’s role as it currently exists will be a very different, narrower role.

“It makes sense for everyone to have time to openly determine what that new role and new leadership looks like.”

Gallop opted not to see out the final year remaining on his current FFA contract.