Football Association Chairman
Bernstein became chairman of the Football Association on 25 January 2011.
The nomination was met with surprise, with many expecting David Dein to be promoted as chairman. However some analysts see Bernstein as a "safe pair of hands", and point to business revivals with ailing companies such as French Connection, Manchester City and Wembley Stadium Limited that have given weight to his appointment.
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