Alex Horne
Channel 4 renews Taskmaster for six more series
Channel 4 announces a three-year, six-series renewal for Taskmaster as well as a Junior Taskmaster spinoff.
Mar 15, 14:45
In Full: National Comedy Awards 2023 - The Winners
See the full list of winners at this year's National Comedy Awards.
Feb 18, 23:18
In Pictures: Meet the contestants on The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2022
Find out who's taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2022.
Feb 6, 23:28
On This Day: Fabio Capello resigns as England manager
The Italian's departure followed a disagreement over John Terry being stripped of the captaincy.
Feb 8, 08:39
Mike Rigg leaves Football Association for Fulham post
Mike Rigg becomes the latest senior figure to leave the FA, joining Championship side Fulham as chief football officer.
Dec 29, 17:47
Alex Horne to step down as Football Association general secretary
The FA confirms that Alex Horne will leave his post as general secretary at the start of 2015.
Oct 21, 15:08
Roy Hodgson: Hosting Euro 2020 final is "great honour" for England
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that London being named the host for the Euro 2020 final is a "great honour" for the city.
Sep 19, 19:12
Football Association's new betting rules come into effect
The Football Association's new betting rules that prevent anyone associated with a club in the top eight tiers of English football have come into effect today.
Aug 1, 11:31
Steven Gerrard pays tribute to teenage cancer victim Stephen Sutton
England captain Steven Gerrard pays tribute to 'inspirational' teenage fundraiser Stephen Sutton after he lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday.
May 14, 14:37
Football Association 'disappointed' with funding cut
General secretary of the Football Association, Alex Horne, says that it is "disappointing" to learn that the FA's funding will be cut in certain areas.
Mar 27, 07:55
Football Association confirms 3G pitch use in FA Cup
The FA confirms that 3G pitches will be allowed in every round of the FA Cup from next season.
Mar 24, 16:55
Alex Horne: 'Wembley could host Super Bowl'
General secretary of the FA Alex Horne believes that Wembley could host the Super Bowl in the future.
Feb 16, 11:09
Alex Horne: 'Roy Hodgson to lead England until 2016'
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne backs Roy Hodgson to remain in charge of England until the European Championships in 2016.
Feb 14, 08:59
Football Association create London Underground map using football's great names
The FA produce their own version of the London Underground by replacing stations with the names of football's greats.
Oct 3, 12:29
Istanbul leading Wembley in 2020 European Championships bid
FA general secretary Alex Horne admits that Wembley is probably behind Istanbul in the running to win the rights to host the final stages of Euro 2020.
Sep 24, 00:32
Football Association 'saved £2m with Roy Hodgson appointment'
The FA reveal that the departure of Fabio Capello and subsequent appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager have saved them £2m.
Sep 24, 00:15
FA general secretary Alex Horne hopeful of London hosting Euro 2020 matches
FA general secretary Alex Horne is hopeful that London will be picked as a host city for the Euro 2020.
Sep 20, 11:31
Roy Hodgson visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel
Roy Hodgson says that football is put into perspective following a visit to the Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
Jun 11, 14:19
Premier League clubs to take on goal-line technology this week
Premier League clubs are expected to agree to the implementation of goal-line technology in a meeting this Thursday.
Apr 9, 09:20
FA refuse to change Cup traditions
FA general secretary Alex Horne says that a free draw and replays will remain part of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 11:09
Football Association "disappointed" with Serbia punishment
The FA says that it is "disappointed" with Serbia's punishment by UEFA for incidents relating to an Under-21 match with England in October.
Dec 13, 18:38
FA's Alex Horne: 'Goal-line technology makes absolute sense'
The FA's general secretary Alex Horne reiterates the organisation's desire to being goal-line technology into the Premier League.
Nov 30, 13:00
FA "shocked and appalled" by Serbia events
The FA's Alex Horne urges UEFA to punish the Serbian FA for the events that unfolded during last night's Under-21 Euro 2013 qualifier.
Oct 17, 15:24
No men's Great Britain football team for Olympics in Rio 2016
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne says that Great Britain are unlikely to have a men's football team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Oct 9, 09:44
FA's Alex Horne: 'Other countries welcome to use St George's Park'
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne says that England's long-awaited new football centre will be open to other nations.
Oct 9, 09:10
FA's Alex Horne: 'We haven't made it untenable for John Terry'
Football Association chief Alex Horne denies that the governing body have made John Terry's position with England "untenable" following the defender's retirement from international football.
Sep 24, 10:14
Football Association to take active role at IFAB goal-line meeting
Members of the Football Association will travel to Zurich to partake in the IFAB meeting on goal-line technology tomorrow.
Jul 4, 14:06
Villa Park to host Community Shield
The Football Association confirm that Villa Park will host the Community Shield between Man City and Chelsea in August.
May 18, 13:57
Jamie Redknapp: 'Hurry up and appoint my dad'
Jamie Redknapp thinks that the Football Association should act quickly and offer his father, Harry Redknapp, the England manager's job.
Apr 18, 03:37
Football Association launch technical director search
The Football Association are planning to appoint a technical director for the first time in 10 years.
Mar 27, 15:07
FA won't rule out early England appointment
FA chairman David Bernstein says that the governing body are preparing to "narrow down" their list of candidates for the England managerial role.
Mar 6, 06:02
Butcher: FA manager hunt is a farce
Former England captain Terry Butcher describes the hunt for the next national coach as a "farce".
Mar 4, 23:19
Football Association: English boss "very preferable"
General secretary Alex Horne reveals that the Football Association are hoping to appoint a home-grown boss as the next England manager.
Mar 4, 17:41
Alex Horne: Brooking has no reservations
The FA's general secretary Alex Horne reveals that Sir Trevor Brooking has no problems with any potential candidates for the England job.
Mar 3, 15:58
Sir Geoff Hurst: Redknapp is England's only option
Sir Geoff Hurst says that Harry Redknapp is the "sole choice" in the race to become next England manager.
Mar 2, 23:42
FA to appoint boss after Premier League season
FA general secretary Alex Horne says that the governing body expect to announce the new England manager towards the end of the season.
Mar 2, 15:02
Goal-line tech could be used next season
FA general secretary Alex Horne says that it is "possible" that goal-line technology could be implemented in the Premier League next season.
Nov 24, 09:16
Premier League rule out goal-line technology
The Premier League has no plans to introduce goal-line technology next season, the FA confirms.
Oct 5, 14:44
