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19/11/2004
Former Wycombe keeper unveiled as new IFA Chief Executive
The Irish Football Association (IFA) have confirmed that experienced sports administrator Howard Wells is to become their first ever Chief Executive.
Mr Wells, who is a former chief executive of English club sides Watford and Ipswich Town, was the inaugural chairman of UK Sport and also chaired the Central Council of Physical Recreation.
As well as ensuring that the IFA runs on a more professional basis, the 57-year-old will also be responsible for the implementation of the Soccer Task Force Strategy including the new National Stadium which is muted for the Maze site in Co Antrim.
Mr Wells is a former goalkeeper with Wycombe Wanderers a club where more recently current Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez was manager.
The IFA confirmed the appointment of Mr Wells as their new chief executive at a media conference in Belfast on Friday morning.
(MB/SP)
Mr Wells, who is a former chief executive of English club sides Watford and Ipswich Town, was the inaugural chairman of UK Sport and also chaired the Central Council of Physical Recreation.
As well as ensuring that the IFA runs on a more professional basis, the 57-year-old will also be responsible for the implementation of the Soccer Task Force Strategy including the new National Stadium which is muted for the Maze site in Co Antrim.
Mr Wells is a former goalkeeper with Wycombe Wanderers a club where more recently current Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez was manager.
The IFA confirmed the appointment of Mr Wells as their new chief executive at a media conference in Belfast on Friday morning.
(MB/SP)
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