I’ve recently been appointed as a Board Director of the England 2018 World Cup bid to ensure the diverse communities of England are at the heart of the work being done to present our country.
The bid has been dominating the sports news agenda for some time now, the media focus has been on disunity and negative statements but I know that our bid sets out a compelling argument for the World Cup to be in England in 2018.
England has a passion for the game reflected in our history; some of the best stadiums in the world, world class transport and accommodation infrastructure, and a multi-cultural society that will make visiting fans feel welcome no matter which part of the globe they’ve travelled from.
It is also an opportunity for a worldwide event taking place on our doorstep to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity of all members of society. When people talk about leaving a lasting legacy, these things are important to me.
You can register your personal support for the bid at england2018bid.com As a Board member I want to be as open as possible and so if you have any doubts I’ll be happy to answer them, email me at paul-elliott@hotmail.com
The host cities for the bid are being decided tomorrow (Thursday) and when you look through who is taking part you see a list of cities that balance heritage and modernity, with football a passionate part of their culture.
I’ll be at Wembley to be part of the process, if your city is in with a shout the decisions are announced on December 16th, good luck!
