The English FA accepted the resignation of anti-racism campaigner Paul Elliott yesterday after the high profile ex-player admitted racially insulting a former friend and business partner in text messages.
The 48-year-old, who last year was considering an offer to become the first black chairman of an English league club at Charlton Athletic, insulted Richard Rufus after a failed business venture between the two.
Former Chelsea and Celtic defender Elliott had been a trustee of British soccer’s Kick It Out anti-racism campaign since 1996 and also advised European governing body UEFA and world governing body FIFA on racism issues.